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How expensive was protection rackets and the like for the business owner in the Mafia days?

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Were there large civilizations that did not practice slavery?

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Why is the UN headquartered in NYC? Why not in a neutral country like Switzerland?

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Why did Europe remain so divided after the fall of the Roman Empire, with no one being able to unite it like the Romans did?

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What is the history behind humans' fascination with gold?

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Where does the belief of burying the dead stem from?

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What is Bhaskaracharya's legacy? The Indian mathematician who developed theories of gravity and calculus 500 years before Newton

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[META] We all know about old books, but what about the scroll? A new exhibition at Harvard University!

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How much was Ancient African culture emulated by Greek and Roman civilizations?

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How were motorcycles allocated in WWII? Who used them, and for what?

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Title	Upvotes	Mark as read	Favorited	Rating	Add to a list
How expensive was protection rackets and the like for the business owner in the Mafia days?	36
Were there large civilizations that did not practice slavery?	36
Why is the UN headquartered in NYC? Why not in a neutral country like Switzerland?	36
Why did Europe remain so divided after the fall of the Roman Empire, with no one being able to unite it like the Romans did?	36
What is the history behind humans' fascination with gold?	36
Where does the belief of burying the dead stem from?	36
What is Bhaskaracharya's legacy? The Indian mathematician who developed theories of gravity and calculus 500 years before Newton	36
[META] We all know about old books, but what about the scroll? A new exhibition at Harvard University!	36
How much was Ancient African culture emulated by Greek and Roman civilizations?	36
How were motorcycles allocated in WWII? Who used them, and for what?	36