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Did Arabic, Chinese, or Persian serve as a widespread lingua franca across large geographic areas, as Latin did in Europe?

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Why have 107 countries recognized the Sovereign Military Order of Malta, a "a state" with no borders and only little land, and granted it status in the UN? What makes this organization special and worthy of recognition?

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Leonardo Da Vinci's famous "vitruvian man" was inspired by the Roman architect Vitruvius. In what way did Vitruvius inspire Da Vinci's drawing?

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Martin Luther King Jr. is honored with parades, days off from school and work, and various other remembrances on January 15. How long did it take before the Southern states willingly honored MLK in this fashion? Was there a lot of resistance?

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Contemporaries compared George Washington to the American Cincinnatus for his choice to lay down power on multiple occasions and return to his farm. Was Washington purposefully trying to emulate Cincinnatus?

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After George Washington's army suffered multiple defeats in the War of Independence, why didn't the Continental Congress replace him? After all those losses was he still the one with the most support and experience?

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There's a centuries-long European tradition of people being jailed, writing entire books while imprisoned, and their work being subsequently published. How did they manage it?

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How poor was the young United States after it won independence, compared to its European peers?

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One of the most popular pizzas in Italy uses no cheese — just tomato sauce and spices on bread, or Pizza Pomodoro. It's particularly popular in Naples, where Pizza is sometimes said to have originated. When did cheese come into the picture? Was the Pomodoro version the original style of pizza?

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When and why did it become acceptable for women to wear cowboy boots? Was it considered transgressive or just a practical accomdation for women doing farm work?

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Did Arabic, Chinese, or Persian serve as a widespread lingua franca across large geographic areas, as Latin did in Europe?	1	AskHistorians
Why have 107 countries recognized the Sovereign Military Order of Malta, a "a state" with no borders and only little land, and granted it status in the UN? What makes this organization special and worthy of recognition?	1	AskHistorians
Leonardo Da Vinci's famous "vitruvian man" was inspired by the Roman architect Vitruvius. In what way did Vitruvius inspire Da Vinci's drawing?	1	AskHistorians
Martin Luther King Jr. is honored with parades, days off from school and work, and various other remembrances on January 15. How long did it take before the Southern states willingly honored MLK in this fashion? Was there a lot of resistance?	1	AskHistorians
Contemporaries compared George Washington to the American Cincinnatus for his choice to lay down power on multiple occasions and return to his farm. Was Washington purposefully trying to emulate Cincinnatus?	1	AskHistorians
After George Washington's army suffered multiple defeats in the War of Independence, why didn't the Continental Congress replace him? After all those losses was he still the one with the most support and experience?	1	AskHistorians
There's a centuries-long European tradition of people being jailed, writing entire books while imprisoned, and their work being subsequently published. How did they manage it?	1	AskHistorians
How poor was the young United States after it won independence, compared to its European peers?	1	AskHistorians
One of the most popular pizzas in Italy uses no cheese — just tomato sauce and spices on bread, or Pizza Pomodoro. It's particularly popular in Naples, where Pizza is sometimes said to have originated. When did cheese come into the picture? Was the Pomodoro version the original style of pizza?	1	AskHistorians
When and why did it become acceptable for women to wear cowboy boots? Was it considered transgressive or just a practical accomdation for women doing farm work?	1	AskHistorians