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What do we know of about masturbation, especially frequency, throughout history?

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What were the beliefs of ba'al worshipers, and why did they engage in perverted sexual behavior, and even sacrificing their infants in fire?

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The history of salt as a weapon against evil spirits. Where did it originate and why was it so prevalent?

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What role did sieges play in the Napoleonic wars?

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Why did Nixon take the US off the gold standard?

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Generally speaking, how loyal was the Mongol high command to Genghis Khan?

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When did the world decide on a concept of a 7 day week, with 5 days on and 2 days off?

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Can anyone recommend any interesting/entertaining/concise reading on Sub-Roman Briton, The Anglo-Saxon Heptarchy or associated Petty Kingdoms?

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Why didn't Cricket[the sport] take off in the US and Canada?

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Why are Vietnam War veterans depicted as being so much more traumatized than veterans of other wars that America has been involved in?

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Title	Upvotes	Mark as read	Favorited	Rating	Add to a list
What do we know of about masturbation, especially frequency, throughout history?	18
What were the beliefs of ba'al worshipers, and why did they engage in perverted sexual behavior, and even sacrificing their infants in fire?	18
The history of salt as a weapon against evil spirits. Where did it originate and why was it so prevalent?	18
What role did sieges play in the Napoleonic wars?	18
Why did Nixon take the US off the gold standard?	18
Generally speaking, how loyal was the Mongol high command to Genghis Khan?	18
When did the world decide on a concept of a 7 day week, with 5 days on and 2 days off?	18
Can anyone recommend any interesting/entertaining/concise reading on Sub-Roman Briton, The Anglo-Saxon Heptarchy or associated Petty Kingdoms?	18
Why didn't Cricket[the sport] take off in the US and Canada?	18
Why are Vietnam War veterans depicted as being so much more traumatized than veterans of other wars that America has been involved in?	18