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How big is the magnetic North (and South) pole? Is it a single point, or does it have an area?

4782 upvotes • r/askscience

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How has the widespread use of GPS navigation altered the study and design of roads in urban planning and civil engineering?

3404 upvotes • r/askscience

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

476 upvotes • r/AskHistorians

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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?

328 upvotes • r/AskHistorians

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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?

159 upvotes • r/AskHistorians

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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?

131 upvotes • r/AskHistorians

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

129 upvotes • r/AskHistorians

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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?

105 upvotes • r/AskHistorians

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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?

77 upvotes • r/AskHistorians

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How big is the magnetic North (and South) pole? Is it a single point, or does it have an area?	4782	askscience
How has the widespread use of GPS navigation altered the study and design of roads in urban planning and civil engineering?	3404	askscience
Has American portion size always been larger than elsewhere in the world? If not, when did it start?	476	AskHistorians
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	AskHistorians
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	AskHistorians
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	AskHistorians
Has American portion size always been larger than elsewhere in the world? If not, when did it start?	129	AskHistorians
During the Age of Enlightenment, were there any noblemen who were well-known for purposefully killing a lot of people in duels?	105	AskHistorians
In China, were orphans ever actually taken in by nobles to be raised as elite soldiers, bodyguards, or assassins?	85	AskHistorians
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	AskHistorians