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I'm a wealthy English gent in the 1840s and I'm about to go on a tour of Germany. What currency do I need to take? Where do I exchange my money? Do I need to take a different currency for every different German state?

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Was there much homosexual activity in Prisoner of War camps in World War II?

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How were crimes investigated in Roman times?

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When a ship in WWII was attacked at night, would the sailors take time to put on their clothes, or would they fight in a state of undress?

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How did the hymn Amazing Grace become so popular among African American communities?

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Why do we call it the "Cultural Revolution"?

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When did the "wife ran off with a gym teacher" trope begin?

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Title	Upvotes	Mark as read	Favorited	Rating	Add to a list
I'm a wealthy English gent in the 1840s and I'm about to go on a tour of Germany. What currency do I need to take? Where do I exchange my money? Do I need to take a different currency for every different German state?	290
Was there much homosexual activity in Prisoner of War camps in World War II?	25
How were crimes investigated in Roman times?	24
When a ship in WWII was attacked at night, would the sailors take time to put on their clothes, or would they fight in a state of undress?	6
How did the hymn Amazing Grace become so popular among African American communities?	2
Why do we call it the "Cultural Revolution"?	1
When did the "wife ran off with a gym teacher" trope begin?	1