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Was adoption a "thing" in the medieval era?

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How big of underdogs were the 13 Colonies in the Revolutionary War?

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It was mentioned in the Quran that after Mary gave birth to Jesus, she ate Dates that fell from the palm tree besides her. Since Dates growing season is around October, this means Jesus was born around October’s time. How accurate is that compared to the Bible ?

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Did the concept of "holy war" exist before the advent of the monotheistic religions?

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American attitudes towards the Viet Nam war and its veterans seem radically different between the time First Blood was released (1982) and the time its sequel, First Blood part II, was (1985). What led to this change in such a short period of time?

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Are the zoroastrian daevas and the hindu devas related?

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WW2: Were there rewards ($) for turning people in to the Gestapo during the war

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When did the 3 meals a day start?

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To what extent was Cannabis consumed for pleasure in the ancient world?

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Is hucksterism and hyperbole a uniquely American thing? What are its roots?

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Title	Upvotes	Mark as read	Favorited	Rating	Add to a list
Was adoption a "thing" in the medieval era?	25
How big of underdogs were the 13 Colonies in the Revolutionary War?	25
It was mentioned in the Quran that after Mary gave birth to Jesus, she ate Dates that fell from the palm tree besides her. Since Dates growing season is around October, this means Jesus was born around October’s time. How accurate is that compared to the Bible ?	25
Did the concept of "holy war" exist before the advent of the monotheistic religions?	25
American attitudes towards the Viet Nam war and its veterans seem radically different between the time First Blood was released (1982) and the time its sequel, First Blood part II, was (1985). What led to this change in such a short period of time?	25
Are the zoroastrian daevas and the hindu devas related?	25
WW2: Were there rewards ($) for turning people in to the Gestapo during the war	25
When did the 3 meals a day start?	25
To what extent was Cannabis consumed for pleasure in the ancient world?	25
Is hucksterism and hyperbole a uniquely American thing? What are its roots?	25