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In Sir Richard Burton's translation of "The Arabian Nights", there are multiple references to Muslims drinking wine. Was this entirely his addition, or could the original stories have referenced alcohol?

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Recommendations for a men's dressing gown?

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Do we know what an 18th century American accent would have sounded like?

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In Sir Richard Burton's translation of "The Arabian Nights", there are multiple references to Muslims drinking wine. Was this entirely his addition, or could the original stories have referenced alcohol?	30	AskHistorians
Recommendations for a men's dressing gown?	1	mensfashionadvice
Do we know what an 18th century American accent would have sounded like?	1	AskHistorians