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Has there always been belly button lint since humans started wearing clothes? What's the earliest recorded mention of belly button lint? Has it changed in properties over the years?

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How and when did North become the standard top of maps?

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Are there any historical records of static electricity and what any ancient people thought of it?

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I was reading a Marvel comic from 1970 where Falcon appears to be using ear buds to listen to his TV. Was there a version of this technology available to common people in that era?

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Have seafaring peoples always known about the intelligence of whales and dolphins? If not, when did this become common knowledge?

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I've read some staggering numbers in reference to the soldiers and civilians killed during the Warring States Period in ancient China. Are these numbers supported by modern research?

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Frank Dux (Bloodsport) VS Johnny Lawrence (Cobra Kai)

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I am part of Xerxes I invasion of Greece. Do I ever expect to see my family again when I leave town?

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What is the origin of the Shhhh gesture? Putting a pointer finger to your lips to indicate you want quiet.

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How did Professional Wrestling become a stage show?

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Title	Upvotes	Subreddit	Mark as read	Favorited	Rating	Add to a list
Has there always been belly button lint since humans started wearing clothes? What's the earliest recorded mention of belly button lint? Has it changed in properties over the years?	16	AskHistorians
How and when did North become the standard top of maps?	13	AskHistorians
Are there any historical records of static electricity and what any ancient people thought of it?	10	AskHistorians
I was reading a Marvel comic from 1970 where Falcon appears to be using ear buds to listen to his TV. Was there a version of this technology available to common people in that era?	10	AskHistorians
Have seafaring peoples always known about the intelligence of whales and dolphins? If not, when did this become common knowledge?	9	AskHistorians
I've read some staggering numbers in reference to the soldiers and civilians killed during the Warring States Period in ancient China. Are these numbers supported by modern research?	6	AskHistorians
Frank Dux (Bloodsport) VS Johnny Lawrence (Cobra Kai)	4	whowouldwin
I am part of Xerxes I invasion of Greece. Do I ever expect to see my family again when I leave town?	4	AskHistorians
What is the origin of the Shhhh gesture? Putting a pointer finger to your lips to indicate you want quiet.	3	AskHistorians
How did Professional Wrestling become a stage show?	3	AskHistorians