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Were Native Americans aware that European diseases were killing them off?

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Do we currently know more about the Ancient Egyptians who built the Pyramids than Cleopatra did?

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In Middle and Early Modern English, did the word "jack" basically have the same meaning and usage as our word "guy"?

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Was the death penalty really that common in ancient and medieval times?

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Did the Germans ever figure out that the Allies had broken the Enigma Code?

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When did libertarianism become a right-wing ideology?

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How do historians feel about the Sumerians being mostly associated with the Ancient Aliens Theory in popular culture?

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If the date for Christmas is based on the winter solstice, why is it on Dec. 25 instead of Dec. 21?

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Was the typical American by the time the adoption of US Constitution in 1787 any freer than their British counterparts?

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How were British soldiers viewed/treated after returning from the America Revolutionary War?

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Title	Upvotes	Mark as read	Favorited	Rating	Add to a list
Were Native Americans aware that European diseases were killing them off?	1309
Do we currently know more about the Ancient Egyptians who built the Pyramids than Cleopatra did?	491
In Middle and Early Modern English, did the word "jack" basically have the same meaning and usage as our word "guy"?	42
Was the death penalty really that common in ancient and medieval times?	21
Did the Germans ever figure out that the Allies had broken the Enigma Code?	16
When did libertarianism become a right-wing ideology?	9
How do historians feel about the Sumerians being mostly associated with the Ancient Aliens Theory in popular culture?	7
If the date for Christmas is based on the winter solstice, why is it on Dec. 25 instead of Dec. 21?	6
Was the typical American by the time the adoption of US Constitution in 1787 any freer than their British counterparts?	6
How were British soldiers viewed/treated after returning from the America Revolutionary War?	1