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The Nabatean culture were known for their highly distinctive rock-cut tombs, such as iconic Al Khazneh in Petra, Jordan that was in an “Indiana Jones” movie. Have archeologists ever uncovered any intact or only partially-looted Nabatean tombs that still contained its original occupants/grave goods?	246
What is the origin of the trope that British people had bad teeth/dental hygiene, and does it have any historical basis?	218
Have Egyptologists come to a consensus as to what exactly the mysterious statue known as “the Starving of Saqqara” depicts, when it was made, and for what reason?	213
When Isabella and Ferdinand joined the houses of Castile and Aragon, they ruled as practically equals. Was it unusual for a queen to wield such political power and influence in 15th Century Europe; and what did contemporaries write about the extent of Isabella’s power and influence over Spain?	189
Is there any archeological evidence for the caches of "Jesuit treasure" and "lost Spanish silver mines" in the American SW that are often seen mentioned on treasure-hunting forums?	187
How did the Chinese government treat ethnic minorities like the Manchu, Hui, Zhuang, Uighur and others during the Cultural Revolution; and how did that treatment change in the decades following the Cultural Revolution?	177
The Netherlands were headed by three female monarchs (Wilhelmina, Juliana and Beatrix) in succession; was there any controversy about this amongst the Dutch populace during that time?	169
Were child television stars of previous decades such as the ‘70s and ‘80s really given hormone inhibitors that suspended their growth, allowing them to convincingly play youthful roles for longer? Or is this merely an entertainment industry urban legend?	161
Why was the use of the confederate flag as a symbol so prevalent in the culture of NASCAR racing?	138
Why did Milan join the ranks of cities such as Paris, New York City, Tokyo and London as a fashion capital of the world instead of Rome or Florence?	126

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