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When the hippy movement started, how did all these people, all of a sudden, find all those incredibly flamboyant, colourful and unique clothes and accessories to wear?

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Have conspiracy theories with the potential to cause great harm to humanity (or actually caused great harm) been a problem throughout history? If so, what methods were used to stop them from spreading?

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When did the terms Orthodox and Catholic start being used for the two churches and given their meaning in greek (orthodox=correct faith, catholic=universal) how were they chosen for each one?

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Did ancient Greeks believe red haired people turn into vampires when they died?

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Why do Roma people's standards of living remain so low, especially in the Balkans? How much of it is due to racism and neglect from their host states and how much of it due to their history and cultural habits?

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Did the USA force native Hawaiians to only have children/families with non-natives, in order to weaken national identity, after the annexation of Hawaii?

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Was the cold climate a reason that led to Northern European countries becoming richer compared to wamer climate countries?

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How were views and discourse of the Roman public on same-sex relationships evolving, just before and during the transition from paganism to Christianity?

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When the hippy movement started, how did all these people, all of a sudden, find all those incredibly flamboyant, colourful and unique clothes and accessories to wear?	415
Have conspiracy theories with the potential to cause great harm to humanity (or actually caused great harm) been a problem throughout history? If so, what methods were used to stop them from spreading?	20
When did the terms Orthodox and Catholic start being used for the two churches and given their meaning in greek (orthodox=correct faith, catholic=universal) how were they chosen for each one?	7
Did ancient Greeks believe red haired people turn into vampires when they died?	6
Why do Roma people's standards of living remain so low, especially in the Balkans? How much of it is due to racism and neglect from their host states and how much of it due to their history and cultural habits?	3
Did the USA force native Hawaiians to only have children/families with non-natives, in order to weaken national identity, after the annexation of Hawaii?	3
Was the cold climate a reason that led to Northern European countries becoming richer compared to wamer climate countries?	2
How were views and discourse of the Roman public on same-sex relationships evolving, just before and during the transition from paganism to Christianity?	1