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What was prostitution like in the "Wild West" ? Did they shave their legs ?

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How did the incredibly frank views of sex in Medieval Europe end up developing into the Prudish views of the Victorian era?

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What is the oldest known religion?

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Why is asia carved out into large countries over centuries of war, but europe is carved out into small countries over centuries of war?

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Why did Marijuana/Coca never become a European/Colonial cash crop? Why did it never gain traction or have a market in Europe like Coffee, Rum & Tobacco?

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Were Victorian Bustles a symbol of female sexuality? If not, why was it fashionable for women draw attention to their buttocks?

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It’s 1810, I’m a member of the US Senate, and nature calls. Do I really just…. wander outside and use an outhouse? How did wealthy Americans use the bathroom before flush toilets.

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When we hear the word “alien”, we think of this skinny, grey looking creature with massive black eyes. Where did this picture originally come from?

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Why did Stalin allowed Finland to remain independent after WWII?

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Historically, were allergic reactions to food understood, or was it considered to be poisoned food? Were any famous "assassinations" now thought to be death from anaphylaxis?

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What was prostitution like in the "Wild West" ? Did they shave their legs ?	1036
How did the incredibly frank views of sex in Medieval Europe end up developing into the Prudish views of the Victorian era?	1031
What is the oldest known religion?	1029
Why is asia carved out into large countries over centuries of war, but europe is carved out into small countries over centuries of war?	1027
Why did Marijuana/Coca never become a European/Colonial cash crop? Why did it never gain traction or have a market in Europe like Coffee, Rum & Tobacco?	1022
Were Victorian Bustles a symbol of female sexuality? If not, why was it fashionable for women draw attention to their buttocks?	985
It’s 1810, I’m a member of the US Senate, and nature calls. Do I really just…. wander outside and use an outhouse? How did wealthy Americans use the bathroom before flush toilets.	979
When we hear the word “alien”, we think of this skinny, grey looking creature with massive black eyes. Where did this picture originally come from?	974
Why did Stalin allowed Finland to remain independent after WWII?	973
Historically, were allergic reactions to food understood, or was it considered to be poisoned food? Were any famous "assassinations" now thought to be death from anaphylaxis?	972