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In slave-owning America, would it be more prestigious for a wealthy family to have Black enslaved or White paid servants?

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An english teacher of mine told me six years ago that in the past (Medieval times) being overweight was considered the beauty standard, since it was a sign you could afford to over eat, among other things. Is this accurate?

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How, why, and when did the transition from subsistence farming to commercial farming occur in England in the Medieval/Modern Era?

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What were the major problems which caused the Japanese bubble to pop in 1989?

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Did Europeans smoke anything prior to the introduction of tobacco?

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I am a ballet dancer in 19th century Europe - how did I end up here?

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How much involvement did the Ottoman Empire have in Malaysia and Indonesia?

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What was the reality of a native black African like in Rhodesia like?

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In slave-owning America, would it be more prestigious for a wealthy family to have Black enslaved or White paid servants?	26
An english teacher of mine told me six years ago that in the past (Medieval times) being overweight was considered the beauty standard, since it was a sign you could afford to over eat, among other things. Is this accurate?	26
[deleted by user]	26
How, why, and when did the transition from subsistence farming to commercial farming occur in England in the Medieval/Modern Era?	26
What were the major problems which caused the Japanese bubble to pop in 1989?	26
[deleted by user]	26
Did Europeans smoke anything prior to the introduction of tobacco?	26
I am a ballet dancer in 19th century Europe - how did I end up here?	26
How much involvement did the Ottoman Empire have in Malaysia and Indonesia?	26
What was the reality of a native black African like in Rhodesia like?	26