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How widespread was gunpowder in the Ottoman army in 1453?

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If I'm a European emigrant in the late 19th century, why does South America seem like a good destination?

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In a time before refrigeration and freezing, would ancient civilisations (particularly in hot regions) have any way of knowing how just how satisfying a nice ice cold glass of water is?

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Was there ever a "Battle of Midway" equivalent in WWI?

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Did anything ever come of the radicalism within the Parliamentarians in the English Civil War (such as the Levellers)? Did they bring about meaningful social reform?

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When did the idea of 'witches' begin? When did they begin appearing into pop culture in the conception we have hem now, and why did that happen?

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Has a leading (American) presidential candidate ever died during election season? How did it affect the race?

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Where there more people in the americas than Europe when it was “discovered” by Europeans?

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Is there evidence of BDSM in historical cultures? NSFW

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How did the treatment of slavic civilians and jewish civilians differ under nazi occupation?

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Title	Upvotes	Mark as read	Favorited	Rating	Add to a list
How widespread was gunpowder in the Ottoman army in 1453?	10
If I'm a European emigrant in the late 19th century, why does South America seem like a good destination?	10
In a time before refrigeration and freezing, would ancient civilisations (particularly in hot regions) have any way of knowing how just how satisfying a nice ice cold glass of water is?	10
Was there ever a "Battle of Midway" equivalent in WWI?	10
Did anything ever come of the radicalism within the Parliamentarians in the English Civil War (such as the Levellers)? Did they bring about meaningful social reform?	10
When did the idea of 'witches' begin? When did they begin appearing into pop culture in the conception we have hem now, and why did that happen?	10
Has a leading (American) presidential candidate ever died during election season? How did it affect the race?	10
Where there more people in the americas than Europe when it was “discovered” by Europeans?	10
Is there evidence of BDSM in historical cultures? NSFW	10
How did the treatment of slavic civilians and jewish civilians differ under nazi occupation?	10