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Symbolic Cannibalism...What was the thinking behind Christ saying "Eat this for it is my body and drink this for it is my blood." Why was this significant at the time?

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Was the Japanese Embassy raided after Pearl Harbor? Was the American embassy in Japan raided as well?

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What was the DPRK's intentions in getting involved in the Yom Kippur War?

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How did the culture and religion of Egypt change so much under Roman rule after outlasting every conqueror civilization up until then?

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Before the Spanish-American War, the Congressional Vote for war was overwhelmingly in favor in the House, but very close in the Senate. Why is this?

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What caused the wave of public sentiment against alcohol in the Western world in the early 20th century?

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Was there a body found in the Tomb of Pakal? If so what happened to it?

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Why did Congress refuse to let Andrew Jackson accept the Golden Medal given to him by Simon Bolivar?

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Could someone explain the term "white mutiny" and it's historic context?

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Title	Upvotes	Mark as read	Favorited	Rating	Add to a list
Symbolic Cannibalism...What was the thinking behind Christ saying "Eat this for it is my body and drink this for it is my blood." Why was this significant at the time?	352
Was the Japanese Embassy raided after Pearl Harbor? Was the American embassy in Japan raided as well?	52
What was the DPRK's intentions in getting involved in the Yom Kippur War?	7
How did the culture and religion of Egypt change so much under Roman rule after outlasting every conqueror civilization up until then?	4
Before the Spanish-American War, the Congressional Vote for war was overwhelmingly in favor in the House, but very close in the Senate. Why is this?	4
What caused the wave of public sentiment against alcohol in the Western world in the early 20th century?	2
Was there a body found in the Tomb of Pakal? If so what happened to it?	2
Why did Congress refuse to let Andrew Jackson accept the Golden Medal given to him by Simon Bolivar?	1
Could someone explain the term "white mutiny" and it's historic context?	1