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“Why West Virginia is so Poor” a video basically going into why WV geography prevents growth

158 upvotes • r/WestVirginia

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After the American revolution, what was it like for loyalists and people that didn't go one way or the other?

123 upvotes • r/AskHistorians

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Now Mod Approved! - I recently heard about Squire Boone, brother of Daniel Boone. I read that he was well known in his time, and my question is: are there other frontiersmen and gunmen that were famous in the 1800s that have dwindled and why wasn't their fame maintained to today?

105 upvotes • r/AskHistorians

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I understand why rich people or high ranking military personnel wanted to go on Arctic and Antarctic missions, but why did regular sailors or laborers sign up? Was it just for the pay or could they gain some income for their life from it?

83 upvotes • r/AskHistorians

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What kind of booby traps have been found in ancient temples/tombs and other places, did any of them still work by the time they were discovered?

71 upvotes • r/AskHistorians

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Since porn was outlawed what was prostitution like in old Soviet Block countries and satellites?

67 upvotes • r/AskHistorians

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Were there gay Vikings? What were their views on homosexuality and bisexuality? Are there any gay heroes or gods?

57 upvotes • r/AskHistorians

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In movies and books you sometimes see a tower watchman or guard yell out the time and "All is well." Is that a real thing and what time did they stop the yelling?

36 upvotes • r/AskHistorians

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What was drug use like during the mid to late 1800s? Especially for soldiers, cowboys and fortune hunters?

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What were schools like in the US before the Prussian system was adopted?

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Title	Upvotes	Subreddit	Mark as read	Favorited	Rating	Add to a list
“Why West Virginia is so Poor” a video basically going into why WV geography prevents growth	158	WestVirginia
After the American revolution, what was it like for loyalists and people that didn't go one way or the other?	123	AskHistorians
Now Mod Approved! - I recently heard about Squire Boone, brother of Daniel Boone. I read that he was well known in his time, and my question is: are there other frontiersmen and gunmen that were famous in the 1800s that have dwindled and why wasn't their fame maintained to today?	105	AskHistorians
I understand why rich people or high ranking military personnel wanted to go on Arctic and Antarctic missions, but why did regular sailors or laborers sign up? Was it just for the pay or could they gain some income for their life from it?	83	AskHistorians
What kind of booby traps have been found in ancient temples/tombs and other places, did any of them still work by the time they were discovered?	71	AskHistorians
Since porn was outlawed what was prostitution like in old Soviet Block countries and satellites?	67	AskHistorians
Were there gay Vikings? What were their views on homosexuality and bisexuality? Are there any gay heroes or gods?	57	AskHistorians
In movies and books you sometimes see a tower watchman or guard yell out the time and "All is well." Is that a real thing and what time did they stop the yelling?	36	AskHistorians
What was drug use like during the mid to late 1800s? Especially for soldiers, cowboys and fortune hunters?	27	AskHistorians
What were schools like in the US before the Prussian system was adopted?	23	AskHistorians