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How did people view the first published pornography? NSFW

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I'm fascinated by that Baghdad Battery. Is there any other examples of this? Inventions lost to time?

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In World War One, when tanks were first used, what did the Axis think of them? Did they know what they were? Did they find them frightening?

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I heard something off of my granddad about World War 2 spies. He said that, when the British were interrogating German spies, they would end the interrogation with "good luck" or "hail victory" in German and, if the German replied, they would know he was a spy. Is there any validity to this?

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What are some of the earliest tattoos?

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When The Hitler Youth became a thing in Germany, was there any people who were against their children joining?

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When the KKK first were created, what was the average person's opinion of them?

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How long would it take for, in England for example, small towns to find out if they had a new king or government before the 19th century?

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In World War one, did the Germans leave behind wire cutters when they booby-trapped buildings?

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What is the first recorded time that people haven't trusted what politicians or leaders have said?

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Title	Upvotes	Mark as read	Favorited	Rating	Add to a list
How did people view the first published pornography? NSFW	92
I'm fascinated by that Baghdad Battery. Is there any other examples of this? Inventions lost to time?	27
In World War One, when tanks were first used, what did the Axis think of them? Did they know what they were? Did they find them frightening?	23
I heard something off of my granddad about World War 2 spies. He said that, when the British were interrogating German spies, they would end the interrogation with "good luck" or "hail victory" in German and, if the German replied, they would know he was a spy. Is there any validity to this?	16
What are some of the earliest tattoos?	15
When The Hitler Youth became a thing in Germany, was there any people who were against their children joining?	14
When the KKK first were created, what was the average person's opinion of them?	8
How long would it take for, in England for example, small towns to find out if they had a new king or government before the 19th century?	6
In World War one, did the Germans leave behind wire cutters when they booby-trapped buildings?	5
What is the first recorded time that people haven't trusted what politicians or leaders have said?	4