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Has American portion size always been larger than elsewhere in the world? If not, when did it start?

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Was there "fan fiction" or off-brand knockoffs of popular works of literature in the Victorian Era? How strong were IP copyright laws with regards to creative works back then?

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During WWII, was the use of the Japanese Emperor's given name Hirohito instead of his regnal name Showa by Western media a deliberate act of disrespect or was it just an accident?

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In the late 19th century, it was a fad amongst European royalty to get a tattoo of their coat of arms. Where were these tattoos placed, who did the tattooing, and do any photographs of them exist?

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Has American portion size always been larger than elsewhere in the world? If not, when did it start?

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During the Age of Enlightenment, were there any noblemen who were well-known for purposefully killing a lot of people in duels?

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In China, were orphans ever actually taken in by nobles to be raised as elite soldiers, bodyguards, or assassins?

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It's the year 1100 and I'm on my way to join the Varangian Guard. Who am I, how do I get from my homeland to Constantinople, and who do I talk to about joining the Guard?

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Who were the first Jamestown colonists? How were they selected?

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How did Einstein become such a prominent figure in popular culture?

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Title	Upvotes	Mark as read	Favorited	Rating	Add to a list
Has American portion size always been larger than elsewhere in the world? If not, when did it start?	476
Was there "fan fiction" or off-brand knockoffs of popular works of literature in the Victorian Era? How strong were IP copyright laws with regards to creative works back then?	328
During WWII, was the use of the Japanese Emperor's given name Hirohito instead of his regnal name Showa by Western media a deliberate act of disrespect or was it just an accident?	159
In the late 19th century, it was a fad amongst European royalty to get a tattoo of their coat of arms. Where were these tattoos placed, who did the tattooing, and do any photographs of them exist?	131
Has American portion size always been larger than elsewhere in the world? If not, when did it start?	129
During the Age of Enlightenment, were there any noblemen who were well-known for purposefully killing a lot of people in duels?	105
In China, were orphans ever actually taken in by nobles to be raised as elite soldiers, bodyguards, or assassins?	85
It's the year 1100 and I'm on my way to join the Varangian Guard. Who am I, how do I get from my homeland to Constantinople, and who do I talk to about joining the Guard?	77
Who were the first Jamestown colonists? How were they selected?	62
How did Einstein become such a prominent figure in popular culture?	61