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So why was Nazi Germany allied to Japan, anyway?

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How was mathematical equations expressed in Ancient Greece?

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In the space of time between the original Star Wars movie and "The Empire Strikes Back", how much speculation was there related to what the second movie revealed? What was the public's reaction to the iconic plot twist?

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Most modern media depicts witches as grizzly, old hags. However, some contemporary media (Stardust and The Witcher) instead depict them as young, seductive women. Which of these two images are more historically accurate?

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What is the most currently-accepted hypothesis for the origin of the Kaaba in Mecca?

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Did the abolition of the Caliphate in 1924 present a theological problem for Sunni Islam?

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When did clowns become terrifying?

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Why did James K. Polk promise to not run for a second term?

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The Salafist Movement claims to want to restore Islam to its Golden Age, but how much did the actual Golden Age of Islam follow Salafist ideals?

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Why was no Antarctic territory claimed by South Africa?

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Title	Upvotes	Mark as read	Favorited	Rating	Add to a list
So why was Nazi Germany allied to Japan, anyway?	3288
How was mathematical equations expressed in Ancient Greece?	195
In the space of time between the original Star Wars movie and "The Empire Strikes Back", how much speculation was there related to what the second movie revealed? What was the public's reaction to the iconic plot twist?	107
Most modern media depicts witches as grizzly, old hags. However, some contemporary media (Stardust and The Witcher) instead depict them as young, seductive women. Which of these two images are more historically accurate?	75
What is the most currently-accepted hypothesis for the origin of the Kaaba in Mecca?	54
Did the abolition of the Caliphate in 1924 present a theological problem for Sunni Islam?	43
When did clowns become terrifying?	31
Why did James K. Polk promise to not run for a second term?	23
The Salafist Movement claims to want to restore Islam to its Golden Age, but how much did the actual Golden Age of Islam follow Salafist ideals?	20
Why was no Antarctic territory claimed by South Africa?	19