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The Lex Papia Poppaea was a Roman law introduced in 9 AD to encourage marriage and increase the population. However, those that remained childless within the specified age ranges were penalized but those with children were rewarded. What are some examples of these penalties and rewards?

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Did Europeans think the great lakes were a big deal?

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Why are Dragons and Dragon-like creatures prevalent in so many world cultures?

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Who was the first Asian American US citizen that we know of? (Early Asian colonists of territory that ultimately became part of the US are also of interest)

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Water collection.. Did medieval people collect rainwater??

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What was the racial theory espoused by the Japanese government during the 1930s and 1940s?

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When did we begin to use stars as a rating system? How did this come about?

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If I was a woman back in colonial America, what is the tiniest thing I could do to be accused of being a witch?

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How large of a part did the EU play in ending the Yugoslav wars?

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Did the Swedish military tactics of the 30 years war inspire any of the Parliamentarian leaders in the English Civil war?

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The Lex Papia Poppaea was a Roman law introduced in 9 AD to encourage marriage and increase the population. However, those that remained childless within the specified age ranges were penalized but those with children were rewarded. What are some examples of these penalties and rewards?	18
Did Europeans think the great lakes were a big deal?	18
Why are Dragons and Dragon-like creatures prevalent in so many world cultures?	18
Who was the first Asian American US citizen that we know of? (Early Asian colonists of territory that ultimately became part of the US are also of interest)	18
Water collection.. Did medieval people collect rainwater??	18
What was the racial theory espoused by the Japanese government during the 1930s and 1940s?	18
When did we begin to use stars as a rating system? How did this come about?	18
If I was a woman back in colonial America, what is the tiniest thing I could do to be accused of being a witch?	18
How large of a part did the EU play in ending the Yugoslav wars?	18
Did the Swedish military tactics of the 30 years war inspire any of the Parliamentarian leaders in the English Civil war?	18