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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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Title	Upvotes	Mark as read	Favorited	Rating	Add to a list
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
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
Did Native Americans use bows?	25
Are there any writings attributed directly to King Solomon?	16
How did we not figure out the antibacterial properties of Alcohol sooner?	7
What was going on in America between the Revolution and the Civil War?	5
When European explorers got to the West Coast of the Americas, was there any ideas that another could be further out?	4
How would things have played out if Rome found the Americas?	2