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Were China and Japan ever allies? Were they overtly racist towards each other prior to WW2? Is racism currently waning or increasing?

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In the movie, the Lion in Winter, set in 1183, a large tree with ornaments was set up for Christmas. Would a single decorated tree be appropriate or a Hollywood invention?

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What are the wide metal necklaces that men wear in European period dramas? What are their significance?

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In the 1976 movie, the Town that Dreaded Sundown, "Auld Lang Syne" was played at the 1946 senior prom. Would this have been a common prom song? When did it become so closely associated with New Year's?

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Were any European monarchs left at the altar? Was any international strife caused as a result?

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Did Caribbean Pirates ever use bows and fire arrows to set fire to enemy sails?

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What is the earliest period of history when humans would enjoy bread with garlic and butter.?

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Have there been any significant efforts to put other things in the American drinking water system similar to the addition of fluoride?

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Have there been any notable alcoholic women throughout history?

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After Hawaii was added to the U.S., were there any notable changes to state borders?

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Title	Upvotes	Mark as read	Favorited	Rating	Add to a list
Were China and Japan ever allies? Were they overtly racist towards each other prior to WW2? Is racism currently waning or increasing?	11
In the movie, the Lion in Winter, set in 1183, a large tree with ornaments was set up for Christmas. Would a single decorated tree be appropriate or a Hollywood invention?	10
What are the wide metal necklaces that men wear in European period dramas? What are their significance?	10
In the 1976 movie, the Town that Dreaded Sundown, "Auld Lang Syne" was played at the 1946 senior prom. Would this have been a common prom song? When did it become so closely associated with New Year's?	8
Were any European monarchs left at the altar? Was any international strife caused as a result?	8
Did Caribbean Pirates ever use bows and fire arrows to set fire to enemy sails?	5
What is the earliest period of history when humans would enjoy bread with garlic and butter.?	3
Have there been any significant efforts to put other things in the American drinking water system similar to the addition of fluoride?	2
Have there been any notable alcoholic women throughout history?	2
After Hawaii was added to the U.S., were there any notable changes to state borders?	1