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How did Michelin, a tire company, become the creators of the definitive guide to fine dining?

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Was Thomas Edison really the "total dick" that people on the internet make him out to be?

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Did Northern voters in the election of 1860 know that a vote for Lincoln meant certain war?

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Were there any warrior Popes?

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What are the origins of "mosh pits" and how did they spread?

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What is the origin of the story behind a musical duel with the devil?

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Is it true that Ghengis Kahn's armies would give towns the option of joining him or facing slaughter?

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When and why did Hitchhiking fall out of fashion in the United States?

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What happened between WW1 and the Second Sino-Japanese/ WW2 that caused the Japanese Military to completely disregard human rights and the fair treatment of prisoners?

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How common were "friendly fire" and internal fighting during the pillaging of a city?

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Title	Upvotes	Mark as read	Favorited	Rating	Add to a list
How did Michelin, a tire company, become the creators of the definitive guide to fine dining?	1690
Was Thomas Edison really the "total dick" that people on the internet make him out to be?	1621
Did Northern voters in the election of 1860 know that a vote for Lincoln meant certain war?	830
Were there any warrior Popes?	735
What are the origins of "mosh pits" and how did they spread?	375
What is the origin of the story behind a musical duel with the devil?	246
Is it true that Ghengis Kahn's armies would give towns the option of joining him or facing slaughter?	243
When and why did Hitchhiking fall out of fashion in the United States?	239
What happened between WW1 and the Second Sino-Japanese/ WW2 that caused the Japanese Military to completely disregard human rights and the fair treatment of prisoners?	233
How common were "friendly fire" and internal fighting during the pillaging of a city?	221