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What evidence is available that the German Soldier being buried alive for 6 years is credible?

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Why did the Norse stop coming to North America?

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Pointed toes on knights armored feet.

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Was the statue of David originally painted, or has it always been bare marble?

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In the USA, before child labor laws came into effect, many children were much forced to work in factories. How often, or were any actually chained or locked in those factories?

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What was the ratio between volunteers and conscripted soldiers in "The Great War"?

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"Law enforcement in the Founders' time was a duty of every citizen." When and why, and how did that change?

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Did Americans actually drink an average of 7 gallons of alcohol in the 1830s(or early 1800s)?

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I remember that when I was a child tips were 10% here in New York. Now they are 15%, 18%, 20%, when did tips start going up, and why?

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In the mid-to late 19th century, would calling someone a "cowboy" get you into a violent confrontation in some of the western states?

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Title	Upvotes	Mark as read	Favorited	Rating	Add to a list
What evidence is available that the German Soldier being buried alive for 6 years is credible?	338
Why did the Norse stop coming to North America?	75
Pointed toes on knights armored feet.	39
Was the statue of David originally painted, or has it always been bare marble?	30
In the USA, before child labor laws came into effect, many children were much forced to work in factories. How often, or were any actually chained or locked in those factories?	4
What was the ratio between volunteers and conscripted soldiers in "The Great War"?	4
"Law enforcement in the Founders' time was a duty of every citizen." When and why, and how did that change?	4
Did Americans actually drink an average of 7 gallons of alcohol in the 1830s(or early 1800s)?	2
I remember that when I was a child tips were 10% here in New York. Now they are 15%, 18%, 20%, when did tips start going up, and why?	2
In the mid-to late 19th century, would calling someone a "cowboy" get you into a violent confrontation in some of the western states?	1