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In early modern militaries, was it commonly understood that frequent use of firearms came with a high risk of hearing loss?

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Western movies commonly depict former soldiers wearing parts of their old uniforms as everyday wear. Was this a common practice at the time?

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Did all Roman Legions in the late Republic and early Principate (1st century BC to 1st century AD) really wear red tunics, and carry shields painted in red, with the stereotypical golden wing and lightning bolt design? Or is this a modern stereotype of uniformity?

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What was the literacy rate in the late 19th century US "Old West"?

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What did people use before the invention of modern toilet paper?

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In ancient Rome, were red cloaks or any other types of clothing banned within the city itself?

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How did people show up "on time" before mechanical clocks became common?

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Did ancient Egyptian Hieroglyphs have punctuation marks? If an ancient Egyptian was writing to another person, how would they signify asking a question, or quoting someone else?

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During the Colonial Era did most European countries have their own distinctive colored uniforms in the same way that the British were famous for their red coats? Could a person easily identify a military by looking at their uniform colors at a distance?

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Between 1000 AD and 1500 AD, what non military "every day" technologies would have changed to affect the way average people lived their lives?

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In early modern militaries, was it commonly understood that frequent use of firearms came with a high risk of hearing loss?	3
Western movies commonly depict former soldiers wearing parts of their old uniforms as everyday wear. Was this a common practice at the time?	2
Did all Roman Legions in the late Republic and early Principate (1st century BC to 1st century AD) really wear red tunics, and carry shields painted in red, with the stereotypical golden wing and lightning bolt design? Or is this a modern stereotype of uniformity?	2
What was the literacy rate in the late 19th century US "Old West"?	2
What did people use before the invention of modern toilet paper?	1
In ancient Rome, were red cloaks or any other types of clothing banned within the city itself?	1
How did people show up "on time" before mechanical clocks became common?	1
Did ancient Egyptian Hieroglyphs have punctuation marks? If an ancient Egyptian was writing to another person, how would they signify asking a question, or quoting someone else?	1
During the Colonial Era did most European countries have their own distinctive colored uniforms in the same way that the British were famous for their red coats? Could a person easily identify a military by looking at their uniform colors at a distance?	1
Between 1000 AD and 1500 AD, what non military "every day" technologies would have changed to affect the way average people lived their lives?	1