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I saw an article today claiming that the "missionary" position derives its name from Native Americans/Africans who saw missionaries having sex. How true is this? NSFW

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The Spanish branch of the Habsburgs ruled over the Netherlands for over 150 years. Why did Spanish never become widely spoken in the area?

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Why did the British aristocracy start leaving their stately homes open to the public to view?

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When medieval battles/assaults were said to go on for days at a time, do they mean constant fighting or was it done in stages, meaning there would be pauses?

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How bad were workhouses really?

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How far east did tales reach of the Vikings?

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Why is the Early Medieval Period (6th C - 10th C) so seemingly rarely discussed?

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Did pre-colonisation American Empires like the Incas or Aztecs ever attempt to explore the seas?

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Did people share the "internet is a cesspit" attitude 20 years ago that many people have today?

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What risk did Chernobyl pose to the Orkney Islands?

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I saw an article today claiming that the "missionary" position derives its name from Native Americans/Africans who saw missionaries having sex. How true is this? NSFW	77
The Spanish branch of the Habsburgs ruled over the Netherlands for over 150 years. Why did Spanish never become widely spoken in the area?	76
Why did the British aristocracy start leaving their stately homes open to the public to view?	74
When medieval battles/assaults were said to go on for days at a time, do they mean constant fighting or was it done in stages, meaning there would be pauses?	64
How bad were workhouses really?	64
How far east did tales reach of the Vikings?	56
Why is the Early Medieval Period (6th C - 10th C) so seemingly rarely discussed?	55
Did pre-colonisation American Empires like the Incas or Aztecs ever attempt to explore the seas?	52
Did people share the "internet is a cesspit" attitude 20 years ago that many people have today?	44
What risk did Chernobyl pose to the Orkney Islands?	40