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How did the planets which are named after gods get their respective names? Why isn't Jupiter, king of the gods, the brightest one?

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Why did worship of Brahma die out in India?

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Why is Greece so heavily Christian compared to other European countries?

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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?

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How rigorously were the Biblical food laws enforced in ancient Judea? If your neighbor caught you eating a ham sandwich, what would happen to you?

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When did people become aware that domesticated animals were descended from wild ones?

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Why is Christian belief in predestination called "Calvinist" when it seems like Martin Luther held the identical position?

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Who were the "Amazons" Orellana encountered in the Amazon rain forest?

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Why were Early Christians comfortable giving themselves names of Pagan gods?

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How did Belgium become famous for chocolate production?

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Title	Upvotes	Mark as read	Favorited	Rating	Add to a list
How did the planets which are named after gods get their respective names? Why isn't Jupiter, king of the gods, the brightest one?	13
Why did worship of Brahma die out in India?	13
Why is Greece so heavily Christian compared to other European countries?	12
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?	12
How rigorously were the Biblical food laws enforced in ancient Judea? If your neighbor caught you eating a ham sandwich, what would happen to you?	11
When did people become aware that domesticated animals were descended from wild ones?	9
Why is Christian belief in predestination called "Calvinist" when it seems like Martin Luther held the identical position?	9
Who were the "Amazons" Orellana encountered in the Amazon rain forest?	9
Why were Early Christians comfortable giving themselves names of Pagan gods?	9
How did Belgium become famous for chocolate production?	8