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How much were Blackbeard or some of the more infamous Pirates worth in 2019 money? I am re-reading Pirates in Their Own Words by E.T. Fox, and it occurred to me that with so many court documents concerning Pirate trials, we might know how well they did for themselves.

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Why was the ancient Egyptian deity Medjed depicted as a ‘dome with eyes and feet’, and facing forwards rather than in profile?

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When did average people, not just athletes, begin regularly exercising as a hobby to stay fit?

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When did eye-rolling begin? Has it always indicated annoyance, or has its meaning changed over time?

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Where were top hats kept once someone arrived at a place?

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Are there examples of people throughout history praising or complaining about the new technologies of their day?

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It's the 17th century and my ship is arriving at a busy Caribbean port for the first time. What is the protocol for docking? How do I know where to go to unload our cargo?

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When did the English language start to become known as “English”? What was it known as before?

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When and where did tamales originate? It occurred to me that tamales may be a very OLD food.

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How was it decided which people were put onto US paper currency?

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How much were Blackbeard or some of the more infamous Pirates worth in 2019 money? I am re-reading Pirates in Their Own Words by E.T. Fox, and it occurred to me that with so many court documents concerning Pirate trials, we might know how well they did for themselves.	12
Why was the ancient Egyptian deity Medjed depicted as a ‘dome with eyes and feet’, and facing forwards rather than in profile?	6
When did average people, not just athletes, begin regularly exercising as a hobby to stay fit?	5
When did eye-rolling begin? Has it always indicated annoyance, or has its meaning changed over time?	4
Where were top hats kept once someone arrived at a place?	4
Are there examples of people throughout history praising or complaining about the new technologies of their day?	3
It's the 17th century and my ship is arriving at a busy Caribbean port for the first time. What is the protocol for docking? How do I know where to go to unload our cargo?	3
When did the English language start to become known as “English”? What was it known as before?	3
When and where did tamales originate? It occurred to me that tamales may be a very OLD food.	3
How was it decided which people were put onto US paper currency?	2