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The ancient greeks idealized the small penis a sign of masculinity, as opposed to a big dick, which they ascribed to barbarians as uncivilized and lustful. When did this change and the big dick became a symbol of masculinity? NSFW

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During the aftermath of the russian and french revolution, did the countries cancel their debt? The way I understand it the people took charge and took no responsibility in the financial mess their sovereigns had put them in. How did debtors and banks react to such developments?

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Im a young noble in the early middle ages. (france) Im interested in politics and want to know all about the kings, lords ect. in my and the neighbouring kingdoms. How do I go about that?

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Was Czechia always czech speaking? How come it was such an integral part of the HRE if that was so? Was the HRE at the time seen as a multi-cultural nation (italian, german, slav, french, dutch) if the concept of a nation applies to it at all?

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What happened to city walls and moats when cities turned to the modern age?

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In the Yearly Review (1939) of the British Pathé it is mentioned, that during the Winter War finnish civilians leaned against a wall for protection during a bombing raid. How and why would doing that offer protection?

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Were people of medieval and early modern europe aware of the risks of inbreeding?

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"Today, Weed is remembered as a pivotal figure in establishing women's rights in postwar Japan." How did this come to be and to what extent can women's rights in japan be traced back to Weed's influence.

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The ancient greeks idealized the small penis a sign of masculinity, as opposed to a big dick, which they ascribed to barbarians as uncivilized and lustful. When did this change and the big dick became a symbol of masculinity? NSFW	1371
During the aftermath of the russian and french revolution, did the countries cancel their debt? The way I understand it the people took charge and took no responsibility in the financial mess their sovereigns had put them in. How did debtors and banks react to such developments?	602
Im a young noble in the early middle ages. (france) Im interested in politics and want to know all about the kings, lords ect. in my and the neighbouring kingdoms. How do I go about that?	43
Was Czechia always czech speaking? How come it was such an integral part of the HRE if that was so? Was the HRE at the time seen as a multi-cultural nation (italian, german, slav, french, dutch) if the concept of a nation applies to it at all?	17
What happened to city walls and moats when cities turned to the modern age?	5
In the Yearly Review (1939) of the British Pathé it is mentioned, that during the Winter War finnish civilians leaned against a wall for protection during a bombing raid. How and why would doing that offer protection?	2
Were people of medieval and early modern europe aware of the risks of inbreeding?	2
"Today, Weed is remembered as a pivotal figure in establishing women's rights in postwar Japan." How did this come to be and to what extent can women's rights in japan be traced back to Weed's influence.	1