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In some movies such as Waterloo, you can see music being played for the advancing infantry, When did practices like this start and which types of purposes did it serve?

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[Possibly NSFW] Did ancient Chinese empresses and concubines actually use jade eggs? NSFW

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In the early church, how well-timed were monastic services?

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When and/or how did clapping become a social sign of respect or approval?

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What did Native warriors of the northeast US coast carry into battle at the time of European contact?

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How did Bengali originate?

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Was race a significant factor in Germany going to war in WWII?

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Is Palermo really the "most conquered city in the world"? If not, what is/are?

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When were the first town hall clocks built? Were they considered a major technological advance at the time?

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Obviously assassination is something that the US takes very seriously now, but were there any attempts on Washington's life?

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In some movies such as Waterloo, you can see music being played for the advancing infantry, When did practices like this start and which types of purposes did it serve?	7
[Possibly NSFW] Did ancient Chinese empresses and concubines actually use jade eggs? NSFW	7
In the early church, how well-timed were monastic services?	7
When and/or how did clapping become a social sign of respect or approval?	7
What did Native warriors of the northeast US coast carry into battle at the time of European contact?	7
How did Bengali originate?	7
Was race a significant factor in Germany going to war in WWII?	7
Is Palermo really the "most conquered city in the world"? If not, what is/are?	7
When were the first town hall clocks built? Were they considered a major technological advance at the time?	7
Obviously assassination is something that the US takes very seriously now, but were there any attempts on Washington's life?	7