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Why does so many cultures have a Great Flood myth? Did a flood really occur or is it a mythological archetype?

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Was it possible for an individual to become exceptionally rich in a purely communist country like the Soviet Union? If so how? Are there any historical examples?

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Why are there almost no archaeological evidence for the Historical Jesus?

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Why didn't the British practice slavery in their territories in South Asia?

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How much do we know about the Historical Buddha? How much of his teachings can be traced to him?

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At the height of the British Empire, could citizens move freely across the empire? Was it possible for immigrants from poor colonies to easily move to richer places?

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What was the difference between mandates, protectorates, dominions and colonies in the context of the 20th Century?

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What do we know about the Minoans?

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How much of archaeology brings up treasures?

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What is the world's oldest recipe?

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Title	Upvotes	Mark as read	Favorited	Rating	Add to a list
Why does so many cultures have a Great Flood myth? Did a flood really occur or is it a mythological archetype?	261
Was it possible for an individual to become exceptionally rich in a purely communist country like the Soviet Union? If so how? Are there any historical examples?	102
Why are there almost no archaeological evidence for the Historical Jesus?	60
Why didn't the British practice slavery in their territories in South Asia?	43
How much do we know about the Historical Buddha? How much of his teachings can be traced to him?	37
At the height of the British Empire, could citizens move freely across the empire? Was it possible for immigrants from poor colonies to easily move to richer places?	37
What was the difference between mandates, protectorates, dominions and colonies in the context of the 20th Century?	36
What do we know about the Minoans?	36
How much of archaeology brings up treasures?	33
What is the world's oldest recipe?	31