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The Christian God is often depicted as an older, White, bearded man. Where did this image come from and why did it become popular?

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Why do we smile in posed photographs?

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Why is coffee and tea served after dinner (at least in the West)?

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Does history as a discipline have goals? Does it "make progress" (e.g., as in physics, medicine)?

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Title	Upvotes	Mark as read	Favorited	Rating	Add to a list
The Christian God is often depicted as an older, White, bearded man. Where did this image come from and why did it become popular?	1163
Why do we smile in posed photographs?	109
Why is coffee and tea served after dinner (at least in the West)?	42
Does history as a discipline have goals? Does it "make progress" (e.g., as in physics, medicine)?	2