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The recent viral trend of 'manifesting' seems like another version of Napoleon Hills 'Think and Grow Rich', aka 'The Law of Attraction'. Is this a relative new phenomenon, born since the 19th century or so, or does this practice go way further back in Western history?

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When and how did the cultivation of 'the genius' start in western society?

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Recently a video that (sort of) glorifies Polish history went viral. Was Polish history really as they proclaim to be in the video?

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What is the most heroic fact/story you know?

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The recent viral trend of 'manifesting' seems like another version of Napoleon Hills 'Think and Grow Rich', aka 'The Law of Attraction'. Is this a relative new phenomenon, born since the 19th century or so, or does this practice go way further back in Western history?	37
When and how did the cultivation of 'the genius' start in western society?	5
Recently a video that (sort of) glorifies Polish history went viral. Was Polish history really as they proclaim to be in the video?	3
What is the most heroic fact/story you know?	1