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In A Song of Ice and Fire Jaime Lannister talks often about how much he hates archers, calling them cowards for fighting at range. Was this sentiment shared by real knights?

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Are there any examples of fiction written between 1918 and 1939 about a second world war?

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Why has the Suit remained the standard for men's smart wear for so long when other area's of fashion are constantly changing?

285 upvotes • r/AskHistorians

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How common was it for archers in the Middle Ages to set their arrows on fire and did it actually serve a purpose or was it mostly for intimidation?

227 upvotes • r/AskHistorians

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Did medieval lords and ladies refer to their spouses as "My Lord" and "My Lady" in private?

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Do nightclubs and other places the play loud music suffer from more structural issues than other buildings?

61 upvotes • r/askscience

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Is it possible for the wind to blow hard enough to change the direction of a photon?

32 upvotes • r/askscience

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What happened to the Crown Jewels and other symbols of the Monarchy during Oliver Cromwell's rule?

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Is there a real condition similar to Hodor's from Game of Thrones which allows people to think and act (relatively) normally but only speak one word?

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Why do scientists assume life on other planets needs water just because all life on this planet does?

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Title	Upvotes	Subreddit	Mark as read	Favorited	Rating	Add to a list
In A Song of Ice and Fire Jaime Lannister talks often about how much he hates archers, calling them cowards for fighting at range. Was this sentiment shared by real knights?	2403	AskHistorians
Are there any examples of fiction written between 1918 and 1939 about a second world war?	623	AskHistorians
Why has the Suit remained the standard for men's smart wear for so long when other area's of fashion are constantly changing?	285	AskHistorians
How common was it for archers in the Middle Ages to set their arrows on fire and did it actually serve a purpose or was it mostly for intimidation?	227	AskHistorians
Did medieval lords and ladies refer to their spouses as "My Lord" and "My Lady" in private?	73	AskHistorians
Do nightclubs and other places the play loud music suffer from more structural issues than other buildings?	61	askscience
Is it possible for the wind to blow hard enough to change the direction of a photon?	32	askscience
What happened to the Crown Jewels and other symbols of the Monarchy during Oliver Cromwell's rule?	14	AskHistorians
Is there a real condition similar to Hodor's from Game of Thrones which allows people to think and act (relatively) normally but only speak one word?	7	askscience
Why do scientists assume life on other planets needs water just because all life on this planet does?	7	askscience