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How did people with terrible vision live their lives before the invention of prescription glasses?

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Which events in the Bible have the strongest historical backing?

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What medicines or drugs were used in North America before Columbus?

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Throughout history, how common and successful has it really been to send messages using birds?

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What are some amazing works of art that we know existed, but are no longer around today?

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Was the United States democratic system used as a model for other democracies, and how influential was the U.S. experience?

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What are some significant examples of militarily superior conquerors being inferior to groups they conquered, in other areas.

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Have there been other U.S. elections where a large portion of the voters were "voting against" a candidate, rather than for?

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In U.S. history, which election is most similar to the current one, where voters voted "against" a candidate, rather than for?

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What historical examples are available of people fighting animals against each other.

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Title	Upvotes	Mark as read	Favorited	Rating	Add to a list
How did people with terrible vision live their lives before the invention of prescription glasses?	661
Which events in the Bible have the strongest historical backing?	43
What medicines or drugs were used in North America before Columbus?	6
Throughout history, how common and successful has it really been to send messages using birds?	5
What are some amazing works of art that we know existed, but are no longer around today?	5
Was the United States democratic system used as a model for other democracies, and how influential was the U.S. experience?	2
What are some significant examples of militarily superior conquerors being inferior to groups they conquered, in other areas.	2
Have there been other U.S. elections where a large portion of the voters were "voting against" a candidate, rather than for?	2
In U.S. history, which election is most similar to the current one, where voters voted "against" a candidate, rather than for?	1
What historical examples are available of people fighting animals against each other.	1