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Why did Germany invade Norway in WWII, but not Sweden? How was Norway's situation different than its neighbor?

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Are most italians today descendants of ancient Romans, or are they mostly rather descended from other migrating peoples?

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How were cats seen and treated in Ancient Egypt? Today, it is popular knowledge that they were worshipped. How true is this?

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In A Song of Ice and Fire, House names are synonymous with family last names. In reality, why has this not always been the case?

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In ancient and medieval times, might people believe they had actually seen supernatural creatures?

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How were cats really seen in Ancient Egypt?

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Apart from chocolate, corn and potatoes, what foods commonly eaten today would not have existed in Europe in 1500?

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Before WWII, had any person/faction ever been 'universally' considered evil, as Hitler and the Nazi are today?

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What is the origin of medals as prizes?

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What was the geographic and chronological extent of the "Norse Mythology"?

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Title	Upvotes	Mark as read	Favorited	Rating	Add to a list
Why did Germany invade Norway in WWII, but not Sweden? How was Norway's situation different than its neighbor?	179
Are most italians today descendants of ancient Romans, or are they mostly rather descended from other migrating peoples?	111
How were cats seen and treated in Ancient Egypt? Today, it is popular knowledge that they were worshipped. How true is this?	16
In A Song of Ice and Fire, House names are synonymous with family last names. In reality, why has this not always been the case?	14
In ancient and medieval times, might people believe they had actually seen supernatural creatures?	9
How were cats really seen in Ancient Egypt?	7
Apart from chocolate, corn and potatoes, what foods commonly eaten today would not have existed in Europe in 1500?	6
Before WWII, had any person/faction ever been 'universally' considered evil, as Hitler and the Nazi are today?	5
What is the origin of medals as prizes?	5
What was the geographic and chronological extent of the "Norse Mythology"?	5