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[Meta] This sub was better when the questions could be less specific but the answers had to be more substantial.

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What percentage of Australians are actually "descended from criminals"

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How large/common were cities in North America before Europeans' arrival. What was the largest city north of Mexico?

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How would an upper class Englishman's knowledge of the world (world map) expand from the 10th century to the 20th?

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Where did Kublai Khan's line end up?

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If China used to be several distinct nations, is the historical difference between the nations that unified into China greater than any neighbouring countries?

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What were the after effects on the economy/politics of the area affected by the Plague of Justinian?

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How were Jews treated in the Ottoman empire, especially around the late 19th century?

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In the HBO show Rome, the two lowborn characters generally drink wine, was wine the drink of choice among commoners? Would there not be a less expensive option?

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What exactly did the various explorers do on a day to day basis?

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Title	Upvotes	Mark as read	Favorited	Rating	Add to a list
[Meta] This sub was better when the questions could be less specific but the answers had to be more substantial.	2153
What percentage of Australians are actually "descended from criminals"	130
How large/common were cities in North America before Europeans' arrival. What was the largest city north of Mexico?	129
How would an upper class Englishman's knowledge of the world (world map) expand from the 10th century to the 20th?	14
Where did Kublai Khan's line end up?	12
If China used to be several distinct nations, is the historical difference between the nations that unified into China greater than any neighbouring countries?	8
What were the after effects on the economy/politics of the area affected by the Plague of Justinian?	6
How were Jews treated in the Ottoman empire, especially around the late 19th century?	5
In the HBO show Rome, the two lowborn characters generally drink wine, was wine the drink of choice among commoners? Would there not be a less expensive option?	3
What exactly did the various explorers do on a day to day basis?	3