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So we’re watching The Return of the King and I have just one question...who would clean up the fields of dead bodies after a big battle?

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Has there ever been a primarily nocturnal civilization?

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Why are Latin names like Marcus, Julius, and Cassius so prevalent in the African American community?

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Where did the Yellow Chinaman stereotype originate, given that many East Asians are light skinned or tan?

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How long did it take for German products like cars (and other things known for their superior engineering) to break into US markets after the second war?

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[META] How did you find this sub, and what made you stay?

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How were Hispanics treated in the American South during the segregation era?

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When did early Christians start thinking of themselves as Catholics instead of Christians?

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Did the military of the Roman Republic have standardized designs for ranks and legion standards like modern militaries do?

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What were Caesarean sections like in medieval Europe? Is Macduff's story plausible?

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Title	Upvotes	Mark as read	Favorited	Rating	Add to a list
So we’re watching The Return of the King and I have just one question...who would clean up the fields of dead bodies after a big battle?	6660
Has there ever been a primarily nocturnal civilization?	2990
Why are Latin names like Marcus, Julius, and Cassius so prevalent in the African American community?	180
Where did the Yellow Chinaman stereotype originate, given that many East Asians are light skinned or tan?	127
How long did it take for German products like cars (and other things known for their superior engineering) to break into US markets after the second war?	38
[META] How did you find this sub, and what made you stay?	20
How were Hispanics treated in the American South during the segregation era?	13
When did early Christians start thinking of themselves as Catholics instead of Christians?	12
Did the military of the Roman Republic have standardized designs for ranks and legion standards like modern militaries do?	8
What were Caesarean sections like in medieval Europe? Is Macduff's story plausible?	7