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Were any sex machines made before the Victorian era?

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Why did we stick with the Roman names for the planets rather than the Greek ones?

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Is it anachronism to call Dante Alighieri's The Divine Comedy a "fanfic"?

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Ted Kaczynski, the Unabomber, had "call Nathan R." imprinted on a piece of paper he used to communicate with the FBI. Did the FBI ever find out who "Nathan R." was?

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What is the difference between Xionites, Hephthalites, Kidarites, and White Huns? Are these all different names for the same people, or are some of these ethnic subsets within a greater identity or affiliation?

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How did Asia, become Asia? How did Asians become Asians? Who labeled the region as Asia?

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Is it anachronistic for Medieval or Renaissance choral recordings to feature men and women singing together?

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Does anyone know how MLK wanted to incorporate social programs with civil rights?

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Where does the slang that Doc Holliday used in Tombstone come from?

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How much did the scramble for Africa and new colonialism benefit European powers?

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Title	Upvotes	Mark as read	Favorited	Rating	Add to a list
Were any sex machines made before the Victorian era?	11
Why did we stick with the Roman names for the planets rather than the Greek ones?	11
Is it anachronism to call Dante Alighieri's The Divine Comedy a "fanfic"?	11
Ted Kaczynski, the Unabomber, had "call Nathan R." imprinted on a piece of paper he used to communicate with the FBI. Did the FBI ever find out who "Nathan R." was?	11
What is the difference between Xionites, Hephthalites, Kidarites, and White Huns? Are these all different names for the same people, or are some of these ethnic subsets within a greater identity or affiliation?	11
How did Asia, become Asia? How did Asians become Asians? Who labeled the region as Asia?	11
Is it anachronistic for Medieval or Renaissance choral recordings to feature men and women singing together?	11
Does anyone know how MLK wanted to incorporate social programs with civil rights?	11
Where does the slang that Doc Holliday used in Tombstone come from?	11
How much did the scramble for Africa and new colonialism benefit European powers?	11