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Samurai were expected to commit harakiri to restore their honor. Was there any difference in honor between those who killed themselves successfully, those who needed a second to help finish, and those who were killed against their will?

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What do we know about STDs in the past and how were they dealt with in your area of expertise?

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When did personal hygiene like daily showering and brushing of teeth become the norm?

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Were melee weapons such as double bladed swords or two pronged swords ever used in combat? Are there records of someone strapping a sword or axe to their body to replace a missing arm? What was the effectiveness of these weapons?

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Samurai were expected to commit harakiri to restore their honor. Was there any difference in honor between those who killed themselves successfully, those who needed a second to help finish, and those who were killed against their will?	1
What do we know about STDs in the past and how were they dealt with in your area of expertise?	1
When did personal hygiene like daily showering and brushing of teeth become the norm?	1
Were melee weapons such as double bladed swords or two pronged swords ever used in combat? Are there records of someone strapping a sword or axe to their body to replace a missing arm? What was the effectiveness of these weapons?	0