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Are there any classical composers who were popular at the time but now looking back maybe not so great?

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[WP] Mysteriously, some people stop dying, but others stay mortal. Some babies are born immune to death, but others aren't. Death becomes something that happens to the unlucky and you live your entire life without knowing which group you are in.

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As a moderately wealthy landowner in 18th century America, what kinds of food were available, and how did this compare with men of similar stature back in England?

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Am I correct in thinking that there was already a national "English" or "French" identity even before the Treaty of Westphalia? And if so, how did that identity develop from the middle ages and how was it affected by the treaty?

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In modern times many products start off as luxury goods until it becomes more and more affordable until it's available to the masses. Did this happen often in Roman times as well?

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How did the British come to control Egypt?

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What language was spoken by the court of King William III of England during his reign?

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At various points throughout history, what was the richest person in the world doing with their money?

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Are North and South just geographical conventions, or is there a scientific definition for what is north and what is south?

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Why does a spinning metal object reflect light the same way as a stationary metal object?

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Are there any classical composers who were popular at the time but now looking back maybe not so great?	12	AskHistorians
[WP] Mysteriously, some people stop dying, but others stay mortal. Some babies are born immune to death, but others aren't. Death becomes something that happens to the unlucky and you live your entire life without knowing which group you are in.	6	WritingPrompts
As a moderately wealthy landowner in 18th century America, what kinds of food were available, and how did this compare with men of similar stature back in England?	3	AskHistorians
Am I correct in thinking that there was already a national "English" or "French" identity even before the Treaty of Westphalia? And if so, how did that identity develop from the middle ages and how was it affected by the treaty?	2	AskHistorians
In modern times many products start off as luxury goods until it becomes more and more affordable until it's available to the masses. Did this happen often in Roman times as well?	2	AskHistorians
How did the British come to control Egypt?	2	AskHistorians
What language was spoken by the court of King William III of England during his reign?	2	AskHistorians
At various points throughout history, what was the richest person in the world doing with their money?	2	AskHistorians
Are North and South just geographical conventions, or is there a scientific definition for what is north and what is south?	1	askscience
Why does a spinning metal object reflect light the same way as a stationary metal object?	1	askscience