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When people set sail for the 'new world' did their family members and friends mourn them as if they were dead?

746 upvotes • r/AskHistorians

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When it is quoted that we share '96% of our DNA' with chimpanzees or '99%' of our DNA with other humans, what exactly do they mean?

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Has crying always been taboo for men? Historically, what would have the reaction to men who cried?

212 upvotes • r/AskHistorians

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Is there any data on voting behavior in the late 1800s and early 1900s? Specifically, is low youth voter turnout relatively new, or have the youth historically not voted?

129 upvotes • r/AskHistorians

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How do Historians get around the "silent evidence" problem or the "Winners write history" problem?

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What exactly did people believe about magic in the middle ages? Did anyone actually think it could be used to win wars?

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Have severe weather storms actually increased in recent years (or is it just an availability bias) and if so how do we know this is tied to global warming

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Heard today that before the 1970s, men didn't consider dancing movies effeminate. Is this true and how/why did this change.

38 upvotes • r/AskHistorians

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Why do animals 'get old' At different rates?

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Has the 'pursuit of happiness' historically been at the forefront of people's minds?

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When people set sail for the 'new world' did their family members and friends mourn them as if they were dead?	746	AskHistorians
When it is quoted that we share '96% of our DNA' with chimpanzees or '99%' of our DNA with other humans, what exactly do they mean?	230	askscience
Has crying always been taboo for men? Historically, what would have the reaction to men who cried?	212	AskHistorians
Is there any data on voting behavior in the late 1800s and early 1900s? Specifically, is low youth voter turnout relatively new, or have the youth historically not voted?	129	AskHistorians
How do Historians get around the "silent evidence" problem or the "Winners write history" problem?	74	AskHistorians
What exactly did people believe about magic in the middle ages? Did anyone actually think it could be used to win wars?	72	AskHistorians
Have severe weather storms actually increased in recent years (or is it just an availability bias) and if so how do we know this is tied to global warming	51	askscience
Heard today that before the 1970s, men didn't consider dancing movies effeminate. Is this true and how/why did this change.	38	AskHistorians
Why do animals 'get old' At different rates?	36	askscience
Has the 'pursuit of happiness' historically been at the forefront of people's minds?	34	AskHistorians