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My history teachers used to tell me, when illustrating the Dark Ages, to look at the paintings done during this time period compared to the time periods before it. Did art actually get worse?

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What would have been written on a death certificate if a person died of an illegal abortion? NSFW

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So it's pretty common knowledge now that Reagan had dementia during his term...how was this handled when visiting or receiving representatives from other nations?

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Margaret of Geneva was supposed to marry Phillip II of France, but while en route she was kidnapped by Thomas Ι of Savoy, who married her instead. How was this legal? Was bride kidnapping an accepted practice at the time? Why didn't Phillip II do anything to get Margaret back?

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George Washington is known for warning about the pernicious influence of political parties and polarization. But given how few democracies or republics there were in his day, what examples would Washington have been thinking of?

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Why did Gamal Abdel Nasser choose Sadat as his Vice President and successor, despite having polar opposite ideologies and policies?

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Can someone explain why Christians and Jewish folks can have wine, but Muslims can’t?

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Why did bronze become the more widely used metal in ancient times when iron seems easier, cheaper, sturdier and more readily available?

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What was the main goal of the Satsuma Rebellion? was there a plan if the Samurai Did end up winning the Rebellion?

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My history teachers used to tell me, when illustrating the Dark Ages, to look at the paintings done during this time period compared to the time periods before it. Did art actually get worse?	31
What would have been written on a death certificate if a person died of an illegal abortion? NSFW	30
So it's pretty common knowledge now that Reagan had dementia during his term...how was this handled when visiting or receiving representatives from other nations?	30
Margaret of Geneva was supposed to marry Phillip II of France, but while en route she was kidnapped by Thomas Ι of Savoy, who married her instead. How was this legal? Was bride kidnapping an accepted practice at the time? Why didn't Phillip II do anything to get Margaret back?	30
George Washington is known for warning about the pernicious influence of political parties and polarization. But given how few democracies or republics there were in his day, what examples would Washington have been thinking of?	30
Why did Gamal Abdel Nasser choose Sadat as his Vice President and successor, despite having polar opposite ideologies and policies?	30
Can someone explain why Christians and Jewish folks can have wine, but Muslims can’t?	30
Why did bronze become the more widely used metal in ancient times when iron seems easier, cheaper, sturdier and more readily available?	30
What was the main goal of the Satsuma Rebellion? was there a plan if the Samurai Did end up winning the Rebellion?	30
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