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Why is the name George so common in Greece?

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What are the prevalent theories regarding Alexander the Great's death?

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Where and when did smoking start and what was its use?

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I heard that in Yalta, Stalin treated Churchill to a famous Armenian drink, and Churchill liked it so much, he ordered boxes of it ever since. Is that true?

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Why do French Legion troops march in 88 steps a minute, while other French units march in the standard pace, 116 steps per minute?

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What was the role of Greece in the Second Italian-Ethiopian war?

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Why is purple the color of grief for the Eastern Orthodox Church?

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Where did all the stories about the fountain of youth originate from?

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What happened to the Germans living in East Prussia and the region itself after WWII?

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Why were the Mongols under Genghis Khan so successful?

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Title	Upvotes	Mark as read	Favorited	Rating	Add to a list
Why is the name George so common in Greece?	66
What are the prevalent theories regarding Alexander the Great's death?	65
Where and when did smoking start and what was its use?	45
I heard that in Yalta, Stalin treated Churchill to a famous Armenian drink, and Churchill liked it so much, he ordered boxes of it ever since. Is that true?	37
Why do French Legion troops march in 88 steps a minute, while other French units march in the standard pace, 116 steps per minute?	34
What was the role of Greece in the Second Italian-Ethiopian war?	33
Why is purple the color of grief for the Eastern Orthodox Church?	28
Where did all the stories about the fountain of youth originate from?	27
What happened to the Germans living in East Prussia and the region itself after WWII?	25
Why were the Mongols under Genghis Khan so successful?	17