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Why didn't Saudi Arabia claim the title of Caliph, considering that they own the Two Holy Cities, and have significant economic, military and political clout?

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Was Genghis Khan considered a pious and moral man by the standards of his religion?

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In 1931, William Keith Hancock wrote a history textbook called "Australia". One of its chapters is called "The Invasion of Australia". How come the mention of the "Invasion of Australia" became taboo in the following decades?

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How does one become a court jester during the medieval period? Also, is Crusader Kings II and Crusader Kings III right to portray it as an undesirable job?

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Why is it that many Latin American capital cities are inland?

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Marcus Aurelius' writings implied the possibility that gods might be unjust or non-existent. Did this cause much controversy in Roman society? How did Roman religious authorities respond to his writings?

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Where did Catholicism get the idea of nuns from?

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Ancient Celts allegedly feared that "the sky would fall on their heads". Is this accurate, and if so, why were they afraid of the sky falling on their heads?

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What is the real context behind this photo? (Warning: graphic) NSFW

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Why is the Korean War often neglected in Western popular culture?

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Why didn't Saudi Arabia claim the title of Caliph, considering that they own the Two Holy Cities, and have significant economic, military and political clout?	4477
Was Genghis Khan considered a pious and moral man by the standards of his religion?	3110
In 1931, William Keith Hancock wrote a history textbook called "Australia". One of its chapters is called "The Invasion of Australia". How come the mention of the "Invasion of Australia" became taboo in the following decades?	2630
How does one become a court jester during the medieval period? Also, is Crusader Kings II and Crusader Kings III right to portray it as an undesirable job?	1415
Why is it that many Latin American capital cities are inland?	1187
Marcus Aurelius' writings implied the possibility that gods might be unjust or non-existent. Did this cause much controversy in Roman society? How did Roman religious authorities respond to his writings?	1092
Where did Catholicism get the idea of nuns from?	964
Ancient Celts allegedly feared that "the sky would fall on their heads". Is this accurate, and if so, why were they afraid of the sky falling on their heads?	486
What is the real context behind this photo? (Warning: graphic) NSFW	391
Why is the Korean War often neglected in Western popular culture?	311