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How were transition-period pagan religions in various places like Gaul, Ireland, Germany, and Scandinavia influenced by Christianity? How were their versions of Christianity impacted by the local pagan beliefs?

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How did American society, as a whole, feel about white hispanic immigrants (Uruguayan, Argentine, many Brazilians, etc.) in the late 19th century?

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During antiquity and the medieval period in Europe, before riding chaps or riding boots became common, what did people wear when riding a horse for long periods? Did they just wear normal pants/hose and shoes?

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Why is Khufu often referred to as Cheops, but Khafra is never referred to as Chephren?

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During periods of pandemic and disease when the miasma theory was believed, were masks common? Other than the famous beaked plague doctor masks, were there any other kinds that were more common among non-physicians?

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Are there any documented cases of people in history watching water droplet races down windows, or down other surfaces before glass windows existed?

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How were transition-period pagan religions in various places like Gaul, Ireland, Germany, and Scandinavia influenced by Christianity? How were their versions of Christianity impacted by the local pagan beliefs?	3
How did American society, as a whole, feel about white hispanic immigrants (Uruguayan, Argentine, many Brazilians, etc.) in the late 19th century?	3
During antiquity and the medieval period in Europe, before riding chaps or riding boots became common, what did people wear when riding a horse for long periods? Did they just wear normal pants/hose and shoes?	2
Why is Khufu often referred to as Cheops, but Khafra is never referred to as Chephren?	2
During periods of pandemic and disease when the miasma theory was believed, were masks common? Other than the famous beaked plague doctor masks, were there any other kinds that were more common among non-physicians?	2
Are there any documented cases of people in history watching water droplet races down windows, or down other surfaces before glass windows existed?	1