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What did old civilizations and religious institutions think of people born with vestigial tails? And how were they treated?

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What are the cliches and historical inaccuracies that bug you the most, when watching period films?

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Who was the closest historical equivalent to Tintin from the Adventures of Tintin (a gifted young person that has had a very adventure-filled, remarkable life even before becoming an adult)?

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Do sniper-rifle-firing-from-two-blocks-away assassins exist outside of the movies?

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What's the first example in Philippine history of a corrupt politician being re-elected into public office?

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From a historical accuracy viewpoint, what are some common missteps in casting for historical movies?

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Title	Upvotes	Mark as read	Favorited	Rating	Add to a list
What did old civilizations and religious institutions think of people born with vestigial tails? And how were they treated?	7
What are the cliches and historical inaccuracies that bug you the most, when watching period films?	6
Who was the closest historical equivalent to Tintin from the Adventures of Tintin (a gifted young person that has had a very adventure-filled, remarkable life even before becoming an adult)?	1
Do sniper-rifle-firing-from-two-blocks-away assassins exist outside of the movies?	0
What's the first example in Philippine history of a corrupt politician being re-elected into public office?	0
From a historical accuracy viewpoint, what are some common missteps in casting for historical movies?	0