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Considering Muhammad had several wives who were well-educated and scholarly, how did sects of Islam become so hostile to educating women?

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Did any pre-colombian indigenous groups have cultural signs of homophobia, or was it truly a western import?

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Why in the world did Czechoslovakia accept the Munich Agreement?

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Do any Native American tribes have histories or legends surrounding the adoption of the horse?

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I'm sitting and listening to Homer tell a story. What is the experience like?

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Did any entertainers or celebrities visit Civil War troops in a manner similar to the USO?

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What is the origin of the stereotypical monk haircut? When and why was it used?

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Who were the great comic minds of Ancient History? Did stand-ups have a historical equivalent?

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How did western style music (and the accordion specifically) become such a large part of North Korean culture/propaganda?

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Considering their history of prominent female monarchs, how did the British justify denying women the vote?

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Title	Upvotes	Mark as read	Favorited	Rating	Add to a list
Considering Muhammad had several wives who were well-educated and scholarly, how did sects of Islam become so hostile to educating women?	7938
Did any pre-colombian indigenous groups have cultural signs of homophobia, or was it truly a western import?	102
Why in the world did Czechoslovakia accept the Munich Agreement?	71
Do any Native American tribes have histories or legends surrounding the adoption of the horse?	46
I'm sitting and listening to Homer tell a story. What is the experience like?	46
Did any entertainers or celebrities visit Civil War troops in a manner similar to the USO?	42
What is the origin of the stereotypical monk haircut? When and why was it used?	22
Who were the great comic minds of Ancient History? Did stand-ups have a historical equivalent?	21
How did western style music (and the accordion specifically) become such a large part of North Korean culture/propaganda?	13
Considering their history of prominent female monarchs, how did the British justify denying women the vote?	12