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In 1508, an ecclesiastical court put a pack of rats on trial, and were shocked when the rats didn't show up. It seems impossible for anyone to be thia stupid. Were there some sort of political motives behind this farce?

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Stories like "Indiana Jones" and "Tomb Raider" always feature ruins where a mechanical trap is triggered by stepping on a button on the ground. Was a mechanism like this ever used in real life?

1389 upvotes • r/AskHistorians

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In the late 1800s the Irish were widely despised in the US. How were they able to dominate police departments, which is a very high-authority position? Did they face any pushback from racist politicians?

975 upvotes • r/AskHistorians

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Why were lobotomies so popular, and what did an "ideal result" look like?

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Why has men's formal wear become so bland? Presidents and CEOs wear only slightly more expensive business suits than their employees do. In the past high status people would have marked themselves off with elaborate and extremely expensive outfits.

450 upvotes • r/AskHistorians

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When and why did Zoroastrianism stop accepting converts?

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Writings about the Egyptian Afterlife seem to focus on the rich and powerful with expensive funerals. What was believed to be the fate of peasants who couldn't afford all this?

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How were home addresses / mail delivery handled in ancient Chinese cities?

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How close was Vincent Van Gogh to being "discovered"? If he had lived longer is it likely he would have become popular?

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During the period where Japanese Emperors had no power, what did they actually do on a daily basis?

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In 1508, an ecclesiastical court put a pack of rats on trial, and were shocked when the rats didn't show up. It seems impossible for anyone to be thia stupid. Were there some sort of political motives behind this farce?	2429	AskHistorians
Stories like "Indiana Jones" and "Tomb Raider" always feature ruins where a mechanical trap is triggered by stepping on a button on the ground. Was a mechanism like this ever used in real life?	1389	AskHistorians
In the late 1800s the Irish were widely despised in the US. How were they able to dominate police departments, which is a very high-authority position? Did they face any pushback from racist politicians?	975	AskHistorians
Why were lobotomies so popular, and what did an "ideal result" look like?	610	AskHistorians
Why has men's formal wear become so bland? Presidents and CEOs wear only slightly more expensive business suits than their employees do. In the past high status people would have marked themselves off with elaborate and extremely expensive outfits.	450	AskHistorians
When and why did Zoroastrianism stop accepting converts?	372	AskHistorians
Writings about the Egyptian Afterlife seem to focus on the rich and powerful with expensive funerals. What was believed to be the fate of peasants who couldn't afford all this?	329	AskHistorians
How were home addresses / mail delivery handled in ancient Chinese cities?	148	AskHistorians
How close was Vincent Van Gogh to being "discovered"? If he had lived longer is it likely he would have become popular?	128	AskHistorians
During the period where Japanese Emperors had no power, what did they actually do on a daily basis?	120	AskHistorians