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I've just accidentally time travelled to Ancient Greece. I only know one word of Greek: "Xenia?" I'm told it's enough to help me survive. Is there any truth to that?

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In 1 Kings 3:3–4, Solomon offers sacrifices to God, and then offers a thousand burnt sacrifices on an altar. What exactly was he doing/offering?

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One used to be able to purchase ranks and promotions in the British military (cf. Duke Of York) as opposed to the traditional method. This had its pros and cons, but how exactly did it work?

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Harald Hadrada never heard of a Mexican standoff, but surely the idea that whoever attacked Godwinson first, himself or the Duke of Normandy, would, when weakened, have to face the other force at full strength occured to him. Do we have any idea of his thought process in "going first"?

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What were Hitler's views on Hinduism?

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I've just accidentally time travelled to Ancient Greece. I only know one word of Greek: "Xenia?" I'm told it's enough to help me survive. Is there any truth to that?	5
In 1 Kings 3:3–4, Solomon offers sacrifices to God, and then offers a thousand burnt sacrifices on an altar. What exactly was he doing/offering?	5
One used to be able to purchase ranks and promotions in the British military (cf. Duke Of York) as opposed to the traditional method. This had its pros and cons, but how exactly did it work?	4
Harald Hadrada never heard of a Mexican standoff, but surely the idea that whoever attacked Godwinson first, himself or the Duke of Normandy, would, when weakened, have to face the other force at full strength occured to him. Do we have any idea of his thought process in "going first"?	3
What were Hitler's views on Hinduism?	2