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What do historians think was in the 18-minute gap on Nixon's tape of June 20, 1972?

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Why were the ancient Athenians so smart?

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I've seen WWI, in Europe at least, described as "a family quarrel" amongst the royals. Is there any evidence that those royals themselves thought of it in the same way?

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Why is public speaking such a profound fear for so many people?

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What arguments did the slaveowners of the American South use to motivate the lower classes to fight and die for their property rights?

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What are some possible means for determining whether human beings are essentially altruistic or not?

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How has the definition of "white people" changed over time?

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What is likely to have been the first audible event in the universe, had someone been around to hear it?

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How is it possible in terms of economics for humans to become a true spacegoing species?

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What does it mean when a zoo animal pisses on you?

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Title	Upvotes	Subreddit	Mark as read	Favorited	Rating	Add to a list
What do historians think was in the 18-minute gap on Nixon's tape of June 20, 1972?	260	AskHistorians
Why were the ancient Athenians so smart?	13	AskHistorians
I've seen WWI, in Europe at least, described as "a family quarrel" amongst the royals. Is there any evidence that those royals themselves thought of it in the same way?	9	AskHistorians
Why is public speaking such a profound fear for so many people?	8	askscience
What arguments did the slaveowners of the American South use to motivate the lower classes to fight and die for their property rights?	8	AskHistorians
What are some possible means for determining whether human beings are essentially altruistic or not?	5	askscience
How has the definition of "white people" changed over time?	5	AskHistorians
What is likely to have been the first audible event in the universe, had someone been around to hear it?	2	askscience
How is it possible in terms of economics for humans to become a true spacegoing species?	1	askscience
What does it mean when a zoo animal pisses on you?	1	askscience