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Is removing pubic hair a modern fad or did any historical cultures engage in the practice? NSFW

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Was rice popular in the Roman Empire?

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Why did the US military stop using water cooled .50 machine guns before ww2?

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The US and Canada haven't been at war for over 200 years, fairly remarkable for two countries with a land border and a lot to gain from fighting. Why hasn't there been a war in so long?

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Why were American submarines in the pacific so much more effective than Nazi submarines in the Atlantic during WW2?

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If China made 15 million AK47s and the Soviet Union made 10 million AK47s where did the other 50 million come from?

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Did Rommel have trouble working with his Italian troops because he fought against Italians during ww1?

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Were mounted infantrymen able to keep track of their horses after dismounting?

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Were the Teutonic Knights especially known for their use of fortifications?

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Is there any account of the Battle of Hodów outside of Polish sources?

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Title	Upvotes	Mark as read	Favorited	Rating	Add to a list
Is removing pubic hair a modern fad or did any historical cultures engage in the practice? NSFW	6708
Was rice popular in the Roman Empire?	306
Why did the US military stop using water cooled .50 machine guns before ww2?	53
The US and Canada haven't been at war for over 200 years, fairly remarkable for two countries with a land border and a lot to gain from fighting. Why hasn't there been a war in so long?	28
Why were American submarines in the pacific so much more effective than Nazi submarines in the Atlantic during WW2?	20
If China made 15 million AK47s and the Soviet Union made 10 million AK47s where did the other 50 million come from?	18
Did Rommel have trouble working with his Italian troops because he fought against Italians during ww1?	16
Were mounted infantrymen able to keep track of their horses after dismounting?	14
Were the Teutonic Knights especially known for their use of fortifications?	14
Is there any account of the Battle of Hodów outside of Polish sources?	13