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Why is "Son" a short and simple word, but "Daughter" longer with a lot of silent letters? Also, does the -er ending have etymological significance?

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I've heard that the Jewish story of Passover, and their slavery and exodus from Egypt has no historical backing. How true is this?

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Did Native Americans use bows?

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Are there any writings attributed directly to King Solomon?

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How did we not figure out the antibacterial properties of Alcohol sooner?

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What was going on in America between the Revolution and the Civil War?

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When European explorers got to the West Coast of the Americas, was there any ideas that another could be further out?

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How would things have played out if Rome found the Americas?

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How come an old Coax cable can get a 4k stream to my computer, but takes a fancy modern cable to get it from my computer to my display?

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At what scale does our two models of the universe break down?

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Why is "Son" a short and simple word, but "Daughter" longer with a lot of silent letters? Also, does the -er ending have etymological significance?	572	AskHistorians
I've heard that the Jewish story of Passover, and their slavery and exodus from Egypt has no historical backing. How true is this?	35	AskHistorians
Did Native Americans use bows?	25	AskHistorians
Are there any writings attributed directly to King Solomon?	16	AskHistorians
How did we not figure out the antibacterial properties of Alcohol sooner?	7	AskHistorians
What was going on in America between the Revolution and the Civil War?	5	AskHistorians
When European explorers got to the West Coast of the Americas, was there any ideas that another could be further out?	4	AskHistorians
How would things have played out if Rome found the Americas?	2	AskHistorians
How come an old Coax cable can get a 4k stream to my computer, but takes a fancy modern cable to get it from my computer to my display?	1	askscience
At what scale does our two models of the universe break down?	1	askscience