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How well would the average 21st century person fare in academia in the 19th century? Would the average intelligence of a college graduate in an associated field be that of a 19th century Masters or PhD?

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Is there any evidence of music that sounds similar to modern or classical rock, that was created prior to 1900s, or earlier, even if it wasn't mainstream at the time?

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Was drinking alcohol as commonplace in early 20th century America as movies seem to imply?

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Who are some widely revered historical figures that were actually giant assholes?

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Title	Upvotes	Mark as read	Favorited	Rating	Add to a list
How well would the average 21st century person fare in academia in the 19th century? Would the average intelligence of a college graduate in an associated field be that of a 19th century Masters or PhD?	252
Is there any evidence of music that sounds similar to modern or classical rock, that was created prior to 1900s, or earlier, even if it wasn't mainstream at the time?	179
Was drinking alcohol as commonplace in early 20th century America as movies seem to imply?	24
Who are some widely revered historical figures that were actually giant assholes?	1