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When did birthday's (as we currently know them to be) become a tradition?

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Why is ancient Viking beliefs, regarded as 'Mythology' and not as a Religion?

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Where did the myth of Dragons come from?

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What were the Mayans position on homosexuality and/or the appropriate age for intercourse?

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Seeing how completely common it is to 'Drunk Dial' or send a 'Drunk Text' nowadays. Has there been any notable "Drunk Carrier Pidgeon", type of exchanges?

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Considering most battle adaptions, depict defeats of total annihilation (purely for entertainment reasons, im sure). What are some known/believed to be, moments of total annihilation and what led to such amonosity?

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Cashews use to be the nut delicacy. Lobster use to be only served to the lowest of society. What other foods have had similar changes through time?

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The strategy of "playing both ends from the middle", continues to be highly effective but not often discussed. What are some events that relied heavily on this method?

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Has there been any popular foods/delicacies that have since gone extinct?

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Has a 'message in a bottle' ever been found, with any historical significance?

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Title	Upvotes	Mark as read	Favorited	Rating	Add to a list
When did birthday's (as we currently know them to be) become a tradition?	87
Why is ancient Viking beliefs, regarded as 'Mythology' and not as a Religion?	15
Where did the myth of Dragons come from?	15
What were the Mayans position on homosexuality and/or the appropriate age for intercourse?	12
Seeing how completely common it is to 'Drunk Dial' or send a 'Drunk Text' nowadays. Has there been any notable "Drunk Carrier Pidgeon", type of exchanges?	5
Considering most battle adaptions, depict defeats of total annihilation (purely for entertainment reasons, im sure). What are some known/believed to be, moments of total annihilation and what led to such amonosity?	3
Cashews use to be the nut delicacy. Lobster use to be only served to the lowest of society. What other foods have had similar changes through time?	3
The strategy of "playing both ends from the middle", continues to be highly effective but not often discussed. What are some events that relied heavily on this method?	2
Has there been any popular foods/delicacies that have since gone extinct?	2
Has a 'message in a bottle' ever been found, with any historical significance?	2