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How did vanilla go from being a relatively unusual and complex spice/flavorant to the representation of bland and boring?

371 upvotes • r/AskHistorians

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This is probably a dumb question, but did your average peasant in the dark ages know what year it was?

236 upvotes • r/AskHistorians

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What does the fetus experience when a pregnant woman has an orgasm? Any long-term effects?

232 upvotes • r/askscience

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What is really going on when I "sleep wrong" and wake up with a stiff neck?

103 upvotes • r/askscience

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Does gravity affect all types of matter in the same way?

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Was America the first culture to propagate the notion of 'the land of opportunity', i.e., that anyone can make it big?

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Why are there not more Spaniards in the United States?

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What were the reasons that people of your time period and region believed one contracted various illnesses and diseases?

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I'm looking for a turn-based strategy game, where you are in command of a military troop, managing your team, accomplishing missions, leveling up. Bonus points for WW2 themes. Whatcha got?

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When did it become illegal in the U.S. to kill someone in a duel?

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Title	Upvotes	Subreddit	Mark as read	Favorited	Rating	Add to a list
How did vanilla go from being a relatively unusual and complex spice/flavorant to the representation of bland and boring?	371	AskHistorians
This is probably a dumb question, but did your average peasant in the dark ages know what year it was?	236	AskHistorians
What does the fetus experience when a pregnant woman has an orgasm? Any long-term effects?	232	askscience
What is really going on when I "sleep wrong" and wake up with a stiff neck?	103	askscience
Does gravity affect all types of matter in the same way?	38	askscience
Was America the first culture to propagate the notion of 'the land of opportunity', i.e., that anyone can make it big?	20	AskHistorians
Why are there not more Spaniards in the United States?	17	AskHistorians
What were the reasons that people of your time period and region believed one contracted various illnesses and diseases?	14	AskHistorians
I'm looking for a turn-based strategy game, where you are in command of a military troop, managing your team, accomplishing missions, leveling up. Bonus points for WW2 themes. Whatcha got?	14	gaming
When did it become illegal in the U.S. to kill someone in a duel?	14	AskHistorians