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Did the 1755 Lisbon Earthquake cause the downfall of Portugal?

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What sort of Satanic cults have existed before the 20th Century, how many followers would these groups amass, and why would they worship an evil being?

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How did Britain manage to cling onto so much of its empire for so much longer than other European nations?

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I've heard that up until the industrial revolution people used to sleep in two four hour blocks and wake up for an hour or two in the middle of the night. What exactly did people do during this period?

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To what extent can you say the British Empire owed it's success to its location?

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Why is Britain pink on most maps?

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90% of people alive today are right-handed. To what extent can this be attributed to the actions of institutions such as the Catholic Church persecuting those who were left handed?

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Realistically, how long would Medieval battles last on average? How would they play out?

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Who is Muhammad b.Ahmad, al-Banjhir?

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Is there a particular reason that Gold bars (and other ingots) are the shape that they are?

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Title	Upvotes	Mark as read	Favorited	Rating	Add to a list
Did the 1755 Lisbon Earthquake cause the downfall of Portugal?	15
What sort of Satanic cults have existed before the 20th Century, how many followers would these groups amass, and why would they worship an evil being?	15
How did Britain manage to cling onto so much of its empire for so much longer than other European nations?	14
I've heard that up until the industrial revolution people used to sleep in two four hour blocks and wake up for an hour or two in the middle of the night. What exactly did people do during this period?	13
To what extent can you say the British Empire owed it's success to its location?	13
Why is Britain pink on most maps?	13
90% of people alive today are right-handed. To what extent can this be attributed to the actions of institutions such as the Catholic Church persecuting those who were left handed?	13
Realistically, how long would Medieval battles last on average? How would they play out?	12
Who is Muhammad b.Ahmad, al-Banjhir?	12
Is there a particular reason that Gold bars (and other ingots) are the shape that they are?	12