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Why did social fraternities like the Freemasons and Elks see their membership fall so dramatically after the 1960’s in the US?

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What was the taco of ancient Rome? Meaning what was the fast, easy food of the streets that was the go to of the common people?

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Do we have texts of Asian countries exploration of the Middle East and Europe pre 1600's? If so, how did they discribe people from the Middle East and Europe?

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Were there other notable African cultures/kingdoms that rivaled Egypt them in terms of wealth and technology?

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How influential was Freemasonry on the Founding Father like Washington and Franklin. Was it taken really seriously, or more of a social pass-time?

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How was Buddism spread across the east from India to Japan? Was there a missionary format as with Christianity or was it more word-of-mouth?

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Did Rome have anything like a postal service? I mean, if you have such a huge empire, how are messages sent between government officials or just between commoners?

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Say I am an fur trapper for the Pacific Fur Company or the Hudson Bay Company. Where am I from? How long am I in the job? Do I ever move home, or do I stay in the west?

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How complicated was banking in the first and second centuries? Did banks exists with deposits and withdrawals? Could you take loans? Who owned the banking systems?

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Besides backgammon what is the oldest boardgame still played today? Or dice game.

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Why did social fraternities like the Freemasons and Elks see their membership fall so dramatically after the 1960’s in the US?	1706
What was the taco of ancient Rome? Meaning what was the fast, easy food of the streets that was the go to of the common people?	228
Do we have texts of Asian countries exploration of the Middle East and Europe pre 1600's? If so, how did they discribe people from the Middle East and Europe?	216
Were there other notable African cultures/kingdoms that rivaled Egypt them in terms of wealth and technology?	121
How influential was Freemasonry on the Founding Father like Washington and Franklin. Was it taken really seriously, or more of a social pass-time?	105
How was Buddism spread across the east from India to Japan? Was there a missionary format as with Christianity or was it more word-of-mouth?	26
Did Rome have anything like a postal service? I mean, if you have such a huge empire, how are messages sent between government officials or just between commoners?	17
Say I am an fur trapper for the Pacific Fur Company or the Hudson Bay Company. Where am I from? How long am I in the job? Do I ever move home, or do I stay in the west?	17
How complicated was banking in the first and second centuries? Did banks exists with deposits and withdrawals? Could you take loans? Who owned the banking systems?	6
Besides backgammon what is the oldest boardgame still played today? Or dice game.	6