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Announcing the Best of November 2021 Winners!

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Tuesday Trivia: Women leaders! This thread has relaxed standards—we invite everyone to participate!

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Recently I read about the Wu Emperor Sun Quan and his interest in fighting tigers. What do we know about this tale, and why would an Emperor be so keen on it?

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How did sailors relax at desolate ports during WWII?

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Best of October Voting Thread!

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Best of March 2022 Voting Thread!

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I heard that Jim Jones, of Jonestown fame, sold monkeys to raise money for his church, what other fundraising methods did he use?

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If the Eucharist was only required once a year, why did medieval Christians go to Mass the other times?

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"How was State terrorism perpetrated in Argentina by the last military dictatorship?"

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How did a 16th Century Scottish women's experience compare to an English, or continental European women's experience?

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Title	Upvotes	Mark as read	Favorited	Rating	Add to a list
Announcing the Best of November 2021 Winners!	55
Tuesday Trivia: Women leaders! This thread has relaxed standards—we invite everyone to participate!	36
Recently I read about the Wu Emperor Sun Quan and his interest in fighting tigers. What do we know about this tale, and why would an Emperor be so keen on it?	25
How did sailors relax at desolate ports during WWII?	20
Best of October Voting Thread!	18
Best of March 2022 Voting Thread!	18
I heard that Jim Jones, of Jonestown fame, sold monkeys to raise money for his church, what other fundraising methods did he use?	18
If the Eucharist was only required once a year, why did medieval Christians go to Mass the other times?	17
"How was State terrorism perpetrated in Argentina by the last military dictatorship?"	12
How did a 16th Century Scottish women's experience compare to an English, or continental European women's experience?	11