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Is there a reason why Aztec mythology is so, in lack of a better word, hardcore?

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Were ancient warriors actually jacked?

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In a lot of children-oriented and royalty free representations of Ancient Egypt, we often see figures standing in a distinctive "Egyptian Walk" pose, holding their arms in a Z shape. Yet I have never seen this in authentic Ancient Egyptian art.

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On the eve of WWII, Londoners euthanized 400k pets en masse?

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Why was Argentina so welcoming to Nazis after WW2?

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On July 3rd 1950, Pilots from No.77 Squadron Royal Australian Air Force ignored orders resulting in a Friendly Fire incident that caused between 700-1000 American and South Korean causalities. Does anyone know more about this incident?

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have there ever been any civilizations that were NOT religious?

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As a result of 9/11, was Osama Bin Laden’s aim to expel the US from the Middle East or to draw them in?

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Title	Upvotes	Mark as read	Favorited	Rating	Add to a list
Is there a reason why Aztec mythology is so, in lack of a better word, hardcore?	1755
Were ancient warriors actually jacked?	1746
In a lot of children-oriented and royalty free representations of Ancient Egypt, we often see figures standing in a distinctive "Egyptian Walk" pose, holding their arms in a Z shape. Yet I have never seen this in authentic Ancient Egyptian art.	1742
On the eve of WWII, Londoners euthanized 400k pets en masse?	1728
[deleted by user]	1728
Why was Argentina so welcoming to Nazis after WW2?	1727
On July 3rd 1950, Pilots from No.77 Squadron Royal Australian Air Force ignored orders resulting in a Friendly Fire incident that caused between 700-1000 American and South Korean causalities. Does anyone know more about this incident?	1719
[deleted by user]	1718
have there ever been any civilizations that were NOT religious?	1684
As a result of 9/11, was Osama Bin Laden’s aim to expel the US from the Middle East or to draw them in?	1677