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Where/how/when did the game rock/paper/scissors come from?

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Since 2000, every US president has endured widespread accusations of being an illegitimate president, constitutionally. Before that, what other presidents endured such accusations, how widespread were they, and did they have any merit?

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In ancient Rome, was "Caesar" a military title, perhaps similar to "commander in chief" in the US?

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[meta] Would it be appropriate to take high quality answers from this subreddit and incorporate them into Wikipedia?

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The marble steps, cobblestone etc leading to Parthenon is insanely polished & slippery from all the foot traffic. Did the slipperyness develop soon after it was built, or fairly modern? If it's ancient, did they develop any special shoes or something?

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How did marijuana end up being considered so awful by so many governments around the globe?

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During American slavery, were there any attempts at eugenics regarding the slaves? Eg, trying to breed stronger/more obedient/etc. slaves?

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Why are the Romanian and Bulgarian monetary units (and maybe others in the region?) called "lions" (after translation)?

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Before Queen's "We are the Champions", was there a default/obvious go-to victory song?

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In medieval Europe, what happened with marriages made for political alliances if the alliance fell apart? What happened with alliances if the marriage fell apart (eg, death, lack of heirs, infidelity)?

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Where/how/when did the game rock/paper/scissors come from?	184
Since 2000, every US president has endured widespread accusations of being an illegitimate president, constitutionally. Before that, what other presidents endured such accusations, how widespread were they, and did they have any merit?	38
In ancient Rome, was "Caesar" a military title, perhaps similar to "commander in chief" in the US?	32
[meta] Would it be appropriate to take high quality answers from this subreddit and incorporate them into Wikipedia?	32
The marble steps, cobblestone etc leading to Parthenon is insanely polished & slippery from all the foot traffic. Did the slipperyness develop soon after it was built, or fairly modern? If it's ancient, did they develop any special shoes or something?	27
How did marijuana end up being considered so awful by so many governments around the globe?	24
During American slavery, were there any attempts at eugenics regarding the slaves? Eg, trying to breed stronger/more obedient/etc. slaves?	15
Why are the Romanian and Bulgarian monetary units (and maybe others in the region?) called "lions" (after translation)?	11
Before Queen's "We are the Champions", was there a default/obvious go-to victory song?	10
In medieval Europe, what happened with marriages made for political alliances if the alliance fell apart? What happened with alliances if the marriage fell apart (eg, death, lack of heirs, infidelity)?	9