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How would owners of mines in the past ensure their workers weren't taking any silver/gold home with them?

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What did the European empires think about the US Civil War?

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Why was it made to be illegal to have a letterbox attached to the front door of a house in America?

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What would have been the ideal holy warrior during the crusades?

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Double decker trains were introduced to the UK as early as 1949. What led to their disuse?

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What was with the obsession with Western Europe and lions in the Middle Ages? Why not rhinos, elephants, or other exotic animals?

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When did it become common for people to live in houses of the size we'd see today?

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How prevalent was Scandinavian paganism in Viking-Age Britain and Ireland?

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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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Title	Upvotes	Mark as read	Favorited	Rating	Add to a list
How would owners of mines in the past ensure their workers weren't taking any silver/gold home with them?	21
What did the European empires think about the US Civil War?	20
Why was it made to be illegal to have a letterbox attached to the front door of a house in America?	18
What would have been the ideal holy warrior during the crusades?	18
Double decker trains were introduced to the UK as early as 1949. What led to their disuse?	18
What was with the obsession with Western Europe and lions in the Middle Ages? Why not rhinos, elephants, or other exotic animals?	17
When did it become common for people to live in houses of the size we'd see today?	17
How prevalent was Scandinavian paganism in Viking-Age Britain and Ireland?	16
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