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How were Trans people seen in historical China? How did they fit into Confucian values?

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What is the history behind the Chinese Zodiac? How and when was it decided that every year would be associated to an animal and element?

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How were lesbians treated in historical China?

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Why is the Chinese name for Greece (希腊, Xila) directly derived from Hellas rather than Graecia?

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Does China have historical composers who are regarded similarly to how Classical composers (Mozart, Beethoven, etc.) are in the West?

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What are the historical reasons live action TV shows have 50~ minute episodes while cartoons have 22~ minute ones?

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Title	Upvotes	Mark as read	Favorited	Rating	Add to a list
How were Trans people seen in historical China? How did they fit into Confucian values?	5
What is the history behind the Chinese Zodiac? How and when was it decided that every year would be associated to an animal and element?	4
How were lesbians treated in historical China?	3
Why is the Chinese name for Greece (希腊, Xila) directly derived from Hellas rather than Graecia?	2
Does China have historical composers who are regarded similarly to how Classical composers (Mozart, Beethoven, etc.) are in the West?	2
What are the historical reasons live action TV shows have 50~ minute episodes while cartoons have 22~ minute ones?	1