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Why did black pepper become a ubiquitous spice in the west? What's so special about it?

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Were slaves given as gifts in the South?

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Was there ever really a "gay ear"?

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How did people of medieval Europe use apples in their cuisine? Apple sauce, apple pies? Did they mix meat into apple sauce? Both commoners and nobility.

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What was the political status of Delphi during the time of the Oracle's relevance? Was it an independent city-state or under hegemony? How did this affect access to the Oracle from the political leaders or private citizens of other cities?

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How did everyone have access to the Oracle at Delphi? Was Delphi an independent city state?

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Moscow was evacuated in 1812. What was its population, how many left, where did they go and how many came back? How many died? How long did the city take to recover?

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Whats the history of sports teams using American-style “mascot” names (eg Denver Broncos) instead of Euro-soccer-style “club” names (eg Manchester United)?

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Were bad musicians in the middle ages subjected to public humiliation by "shame flute"?

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Why did Australians vote against a constitutional amendment for simultaneous elections in 1977?

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Title	Upvotes	Mark as read	Favorited	Rating	Add to a list
Why did black pepper become a ubiquitous spice in the west? What's so special about it?	9
Were slaves given as gifts in the South?	8
Was there ever really a "gay ear"?	6
How did people of medieval Europe use apples in their cuisine? Apple sauce, apple pies? Did they mix meat into apple sauce? Both commoners and nobility.	6
What was the political status of Delphi during the time of the Oracle's relevance? Was it an independent city-state or under hegemony? How did this affect access to the Oracle from the political leaders or private citizens of other cities?	6
How did everyone have access to the Oracle at Delphi? Was Delphi an independent city state?	6
Moscow was evacuated in 1812. What was its population, how many left, where did they go and how many came back? How many died? How long did the city take to recover?	5
Whats the history of sports teams using American-style “mascot” names (eg Denver Broncos) instead of Euro-soccer-style “club” names (eg Manchester United)?	4
Were bad musicians in the middle ages subjected to public humiliation by "shame flute"?	4
Why did Australians vote against a constitutional amendment for simultaneous elections in 1977?	3