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Where did the idea that Nazism and Fascism are politically "right," whereas Socialism and Communism are politically "left" come from?

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We now know that nutrition plays a large role in brain and body growth. Is there evidence that wealthy people (with regular access to better food) significantly taller/larger and/or more intelligent than poorer people in, say, Medieval Europe or Asia?

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'Rubenesque' is a term meaning a pleasantly or attractively plump woman, but is there any historical evidence to suggest that a heftier figure was particularly desirable or popular in women during Rubens' time?

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Are we aware of any cultural stereotypes that foreigners had of Romans during the Roman Empire?

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Why are swim brief-style swimsuits for men more common as casual swimwear in Europe than the U.S., where trunks are more common?

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Why are Bollywood films prohibited from showing kissing?

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How did bugle(r)s work in combat? Were rank-and-file soldiers expected to memorize and act on certain bugle calls?

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Were door-to-door salesman once as commonplace as old TV shows and movies make them seem? If so, what ended this phenomenon?

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Why did the 8-track cassette ultimately fail?

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During the Age of Sail, what did sailors, officers, and, especially passengers aboard ships (civilian and military) do with their down time on long journeys?

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Where did the idea that Nazism and Fascism are politically "right," whereas Socialism and Communism are politically "left" come from?	8	AskHistorians
We now know that nutrition plays a large role in brain and body growth. Is there evidence that wealthy people (with regular access to better food) significantly taller/larger and/or more intelligent than poorer people in, say, Medieval Europe or Asia?	7	AskHistorians
'Rubenesque' is a term meaning a pleasantly or attractively plump woman, but is there any historical evidence to suggest that a heftier figure was particularly desirable or popular in women during Rubens' time?	7	AskHistorians
Are we aware of any cultural stereotypes that foreigners had of Romans during the Roman Empire?	7	AskHistorians
Why are swim brief-style swimsuits for men more common as casual swimwear in Europe than the U.S., where trunks are more common?	7	AskHistorians
Why are Bollywood films prohibited from showing kissing?	7	AskHistorians
How did bugle(r)s work in combat? Were rank-and-file soldiers expected to memorize and act on certain bugle calls?	6	AskHistorians
Were door-to-door salesman once as commonplace as old TV shows and movies make them seem? If so, what ended this phenomenon?	6	AskHistorians
Why did the 8-track cassette ultimately fail?	6	AskHistorians
During the Age of Sail, what did sailors, officers, and, especially passengers aboard ships (civilian and military) do with their down time on long journeys?	6	AskHistorians