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Prostitution is often referred to as the oldest profession. How common was it in early civilizations? What were the attitudes towards it? Was it possible to barter for sex before the development of currency? NSFW

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When and how did sea shanties first become popular? Did the songs sung by sailors vary with the type of mission undertaken? How often did they cross over language barriers?

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Prostitution is often referred to as the oldest profession. How common was it in early civilizations? What were the attitudes towards it? Was it possible to barter for sex before the development of currency? NSFW	674
When and how did sea shanties first become popular? Did the songs sung by sailors vary with the type of mission undertaken? How often did they cross over language barriers?	4