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How old is the phrase "boys will be boys," and do similar phrases/concepts appear in other languages?

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Did ancient Romans have pizza parties, or something like them?

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I am living in Europe in the 17th century. I'm in town for the fair, and someone has brought me to see a magician. What kind of a show am I in for?

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What did the other "Founding Fathers" of America really think of Benjamin Franklin?

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I am a Danish trader in the 10th century. I mostly keep to the Atlantic, up and down the coast and maybe out to the British Isles if there's opportunity. How common a sight are whales? Do they have any special significance to me?

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How old is the phrase "boys will be boys," and do similar phrases/concepts appear in other languages?	156	AskHistorians
Did ancient Romans have pizza parties, or something like them?	9	AskHistorians
I am living in Europe in the 17th century. I'm in town for the fair, and someone has brought me to see a magician. What kind of a show am I in for?	5	AskHistorians
What did the other "Founding Fathers" of America really think of Benjamin Franklin?	5	AskHistorians
I am a Danish trader in the 10th century. I mostly keep to the Atlantic, up and down the coast and maybe out to the British Isles if there's opportunity. How common a sight are whales? Do they have any special significance to me?	3	AskHistorians