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The Arab world around the 10th century is known by many as the(/an) Intellectual Golden Age. What made this area so fertile in scientific advancements, and what happened at the end of the period that may have led the area away from such a reputation?

285 upvotes • r/AskHistorians

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When Europeans travelled to the Americas, disease decimated the indigenous people. Why didn't diseases from the Americas decimate the settlers/Europeans in a similar way?

6 upvotes • r/AskHistorians

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If the patella is meant to protect the knee joint, then why don't we have similar structures on other joints (i.e. elbows, fingers, etc.)?

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Would a warm bottle of beer placed in a bowl of ice water cool down at the same rate as if it were placed in a bowl of a different liquid (Mercury, i.e.) at the same temperature?

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If there was a medium that could transfer the sound of the sun or a star, how loud (or quiet) would it be and how would we know?

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What happens when I stutter?

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What are examples of incredibly intelligent behavior portrayed by animals that you wouldn't expect?

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The Arab world around the 10th century is known by many as the(/an) Intellectual Golden Age. What made this area so fertile in scientific advancements, and what happened at the end of the period that may have led the area away from such a reputation?	285	AskHistorians
When Europeans travelled to the Americas, disease decimated the indigenous people. Why didn't diseases from the Americas decimate the settlers/Europeans in a similar way?	6	AskHistorians
If the patella is meant to protect the knee joint, then why don't we have similar structures on other joints (i.e. elbows, fingers, etc.)?	1	askscience
Would a warm bottle of beer placed in a bowl of ice water cool down at the same rate as if it were placed in a bowl of a different liquid (Mercury, i.e.) at the same temperature?	1	askscience
If there was a medium that could transfer the sound of the sun or a star, how loud (or quiet) would it be and how would we know?	1	askscience
What happens when I stutter?	1	askscience
What are examples of incredibly intelligent behavior portrayed by animals that you wouldn't expect?	1	askscience