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How far is the Marne River from Belleau Wood?

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Were men in ancient Greece/classical Rome/the Renaissance as muscular as depicted in the art of their time?

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When did terms like "old fashioned" and "classic" come into common use in advertising?

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What are some examples of secret weapons in warfare from before 100CE?

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Considering the excessive alcohol consumption in 19th and early 20th century United States, did the most prominent people (e.g. elected officials, celebrities) consume substantially less than the average person?

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I'm currently reading a book about the 1980 Wimbledon tennis tournament. The author states that, "after a series of riots at English sporting events [in the mid-'80s]," Wimbledon removed Centre Court's standing-room only sections. What riots is the author referring to, and why did they occur?

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Why do we shake hands?

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During the Archaic period of Greece, we see a large amount of colonization taking place. Why were these colonies set up as independent poleis as opposed to some form of empire? Why not maintain control of such a resource?

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Is there any wreckage from the collusus of rhodes in the sea?

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With his birthday coming up how did the Germans celebrate Hitler's birthday?

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Title	Upvotes	Mark as read	Favorited	Rating	Add to a list
How far is the Marne River from Belleau Wood?	3
Were men in ancient Greece/classical Rome/the Renaissance as muscular as depicted in the art of their time?	3
When did terms like "old fashioned" and "classic" come into common use in advertising?	3
What are some examples of secret weapons in warfare from before 100CE?	3
Considering the excessive alcohol consumption in 19th and early 20th century United States, did the most prominent people (e.g. elected officials, celebrities) consume substantially less than the average person?	3
I'm currently reading a book about the 1980 Wimbledon tennis tournament. The author states that, "after a series of riots at English sporting events [in the mid-'80s]," Wimbledon removed Centre Court's standing-room only sections. What riots is the author referring to, and why did they occur?	3
Why do we shake hands?	3
During the Archaic period of Greece, we see a large amount of colonization taking place. Why were these colonies set up as independent poleis as opposed to some form of empire? Why not maintain control of such a resource?	3
Is there any wreckage from the collusus of rhodes in the sea?	3
With his birthday coming up how did the Germans celebrate Hitler's birthday?	3