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During the era where Zeus was the dominant God, is there any documentation of someone being struck by lightning and surviving? How would that person be treated?

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In Game of Thrones, Robb Stark’s desire for true love caused him to rebuff an arranged marriage and ultimately led to his downfall - are there any real life examples of a ruler choosing “love” over politics / duty? How did it play out?

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Historians: During your period, what was the age of consent? Were girls expected to marry when they hit puberty?

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Why does the specific gender of each parent affect the outcome of hybrid bred animals?

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Did pirates actually talk like every movie makes them sound?

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How long would it take a 500 lb man to starve to death?

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Movies and TV often portray kings or other military leaders as being brave warriors in the front lines, leading their troops into battle... but how often did leadership actually see combat in your area of expertise?

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What fraction of the universe does our solar system constitute?

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If we took materials to the moon to build a moon base, would we mess up it's orbit?

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In your time period, how common was "friendly fire" in battle? How easily could you tell who was on your side?

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During the era where Zeus was the dominant God, is there any documentation of someone being struck by lightning and surviving? How would that person be treated?	2789	AskHistorians
In Game of Thrones, Robb Stark’s desire for true love caused him to rebuff an arranged marriage and ultimately led to his downfall - are there any real life examples of a ruler choosing “love” over politics / duty? How did it play out?	82	AskHistorians
Historians: During your period, what was the age of consent? Were girls expected to marry when they hit puberty?	8	AskHistorians
Why does the specific gender of each parent affect the outcome of hybrid bred animals?	7	askscience
Did pirates actually talk like every movie makes them sound?	2	AskHistorians
How long would it take a 500 lb man to starve to death?	2	askscience
Movies and TV often portray kings or other military leaders as being brave warriors in the front lines, leading their troops into battle... but how often did leadership actually see combat in your area of expertise?	1	AskHistorians
What fraction of the universe does our solar system constitute?	1	askscience
If we took materials to the moon to build a moon base, would we mess up it's orbit?	1	askscience
In your time period, how common was "friendly fire" in battle? How easily could you tell who was on your side?	1	AskHistorians