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When and why did humans start growing and maintaining lawns?

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What is the history and development of the EMS number "911" in America?

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Cassius Dio says Claudius brought 12 war elephants to Britain. Did he really do this? How did he do this?

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I've heard that 300 is a common number in ancient texts signifying some great number. Is this is true, does this cast doubt about the 300 Spartans?

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How popular was the Roman poet Catullus in his day?

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How would Carthaginian soldiers be outfitted during the First Punic War?

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How far could the average bireme travel in 12 hours?

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When did people start saying "boo" to scare people?

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Questions about the history of Santa Claus

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Were women treated any differently in the Peloponnesian War?

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Title	Upvotes	Mark as read	Favorited	Rating	Add to a list
When and why did humans start growing and maintaining lawns?	513
What is the history and development of the EMS number "911" in America?	105
Cassius Dio says Claudius brought 12 war elephants to Britain. Did he really do this? How did he do this?	82
I've heard that 300 is a common number in ancient texts signifying some great number. Is this is true, does this cast doubt about the 300 Spartans?	52
How popular was the Roman poet Catullus in his day?	15
How would Carthaginian soldiers be outfitted during the First Punic War?	12
How far could the average bireme travel in 12 hours?	12
When did people start saying "boo" to scare people?	11
Questions about the history of Santa Claus	6
Were women treated any differently in the Peloponnesian War?	5