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

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Were ancient cat owners aware of the effect that catnip had on cats?

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If the wild ancestors of the modern domestic cat mainly hunted and consumed rodents, why do the cats of today seem to have such an affinity for fish? Did/do wild African cats fish?

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I’ve read that archeologists have uncovered Ancient Egyptian medical papyri that mention the use of enemas and that it was a commonly prescribed as a treatment at the time. What is the history of enemas and/or douching as a medical treatment?

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

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Why are bats the vector and host of so many zoonotic diseases that are dangerous to other species such as our own?

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What is the consensus among historians on the life, career and legacy of Indira Gandhi as prime minister of India?

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Where and when was the opium poppy first cultivated for medical or recreational use?

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In what ways does the study of history relate to other fields that often incorporates the study of the past such as anthropology, archeology, sociology and linguistics?

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If the hearing capabilities of dogs and cats are so many times more powerful than that of humans, how do they discern important aural information - wouldn’t it all just sound like environmental white noise?

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What is the origin of the euphemism “light in his loafers”?	2	AskHistorians
Were ancient cat owners aware of the effect that catnip had on cats?	2	AskHistorians
If the wild ancestors of the modern domestic cat mainly hunted and consumed rodents, why do the cats of today seem to have such an affinity for fish? Did/do wild African cats fish?	1	askscience
I’ve read that archeologists have uncovered Ancient Egyptian medical papyri that mention the use of enemas and that it was a commonly prescribed as a treatment at the time. What is the history of enemas and/or douching as a medical treatment?	1	AskHistorians
What is the earliest evidence found for the use of wigs or hairpieces in human history?	1	AskHistorians
Why are bats the vector and host of so many zoonotic diseases that are dangerous to other species such as our own?	1	askscience
What is the consensus among historians on the life, career and legacy of Indira Gandhi as prime minister of India?	1	AskHistorians
Where and when was the opium poppy first cultivated for medical or recreational use?	1	AskHistorians
In what ways does the study of history relate to other fields that often incorporates the study of the past such as anthropology, archeology, sociology and linguistics?	1	AskHistorians
If the hearing capabilities of dogs and cats are so many times more powerful than that of humans, how do they discern important aural information - wouldn’t it all just sound like environmental white noise?	1	askscience