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What were the state-of-the-art scientific theories on the origin of species before Darwin's seminal work?

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Henry the VIIIth annulled his wedding to Katherine of Aragon on grounds that she had been wedded to (and might have had sex with) his brother. However, Henry had have sex with his new wife's (Anne Boleyn) sister too. Did the general public know about this? Was this not a problem for the new couple?

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How did Hesiod's Works and Days survive until this day?

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How sure are we that Herostratus was the name of the person that burned down the Temple of Artemis?

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What were the state-of-the-art scientific theories on the origin of species before Darwin's seminal work?	327
Henry the VIIIth annulled his wedding to Katherine of Aragon on grounds that she had been wedded to (and might have had sex with) his brother. However, Henry had have sex with his new wife's (Anne Boleyn) sister too. Did the general public know about this? Was this not a problem for the new couple?	13
How did Hesiod's Works and Days survive until this day?	6
How sure are we that Herostratus was the name of the person that burned down the Temple of Artemis?	2