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How common was the practice of interring live infants beneath houses as a form of human sacrifice in the ancient world?

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What is the origin of the euphemism “light in his loafers”?

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How did the medical establishment respond to the rise of the fields of psychology and psychoanalysis and the work of early pioneers in the field such as Freud, Wundt, Jung, James, etcetera? Was there any significant push-back against these disciplines from mainstream medical institutions?

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Did the various invasions of Ancient Egypt by groups that established their own dynasties in Egypt (like the Hyksos, Libyans, Kushites and Persians) influence the native Egyptian culture after said dynasties were overthrown?

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How did Australia’s origins as a penal colony impact its culture?

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What was Hollywood’s (and the American public’s) reaction to Hattie McDaniel’s win (the first for a person of color) for Best Supporting Actress at the 1939 Academy Awards?

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What led to the formation of the Katsina Cult among the Puebloan peoples of the American Southwest?

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The Shakers were/still-are an American religious order established by a woman that practiced racial and sexual equality decades before the Civil War and the emancipation of women. Why aren't their accomplishments more well-known?

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As Islam spread throughout the world, how did early converts to the religion calculate where Mecca was geographically located so that they could pray in its direction?

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What is the earliest evidence found for the use of wigs or hairpieces in human history?

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How common was the practice of interring live infants beneath houses as a form of human sacrifice in the ancient world?	2
What is the origin of the euphemism “light in his loafers”?	2
How did the medical establishment respond to the rise of the fields of psychology and psychoanalysis and the work of early pioneers in the field such as Freud, Wundt, Jung, James, etcetera? Was there any significant push-back against these disciplines from mainstream medical institutions?	2
Did the various invasions of Ancient Egypt by groups that established their own dynasties in Egypt (like the Hyksos, Libyans, Kushites and Persians) influence the native Egyptian culture after said dynasties were overthrown?	2
How did Australia’s origins as a penal colony impact its culture?	2
What was Hollywood’s (and the American public’s) reaction to Hattie McDaniel’s win (the first for a person of color) for Best Supporting Actress at the 1939 Academy Awards?	2
What led to the formation of the Katsina Cult among the Puebloan peoples of the American Southwest?	2
The Shakers were/still-are an American religious order established by a woman that practiced racial and sexual equality decades before the Civil War and the emancipation of women. Why aren't their accomplishments more well-known?	2
As Islam spread throughout the world, how did early converts to the religion calculate where Mecca was geographically located so that they could pray in its direction?	1
What is the earliest evidence found for the use of wigs or hairpieces in human history?	1