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Were hedge mazes ever dangerous? Were safety precautions ever needed? Has anyone ever died, maybe by getting caught in a maze in the winter?

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How did cars rentals work before credit cards? If I wanted to rent, would I have to bring hundreds of dollars for a deposit?

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I read that in Shakespeare's time there was a royal censur who oversaw content in theatre productions. Are there any good stories of clashes between playrights and censurs? Are there any notable plays that were changed to appease the censur?

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I've heard it said that Europe was much warmer before the 14 century. Why is that? What historical research backs it up?

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What was the racial makeup of the American civil rights movement? Were aboriginals involved? Asian Americans?

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Why is MacBeth considered a tragic play and Julius Caesar considered a historical play when Shakespeare took extensive dramatic liberties with both?

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Which 20th century Canadian prime minister had the closest relationship with the military?

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What was the musical content of church services in Canada/USA in the 18th/19th centuries?

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When and how was the name "Germany" coined?

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Was Darwin a Social Darwinist?

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Were hedge mazes ever dangerous? Were safety precautions ever needed? Has anyone ever died, maybe by getting caught in a maze in the winter?	24	AskHistorians
How did cars rentals work before credit cards? If I wanted to rent, would I have to bring hundreds of dollars for a deposit?	20	AskHistorians
I read that in Shakespeare's time there was a royal censur who oversaw content in theatre productions. Are there any good stories of clashes between playrights and censurs? Are there any notable plays that were changed to appease the censur?	19	AskHistorians
I've heard it said that Europe was much warmer before the 14 century. Why is that? What historical research backs it up?	15	AskHistorians
What was the racial makeup of the American civil rights movement? Were aboriginals involved? Asian Americans?	14	AskHistorians
Why is MacBeth considered a tragic play and Julius Caesar considered a historical play when Shakespeare took extensive dramatic liberties with both?	12	AskHistorians
Which 20th century Canadian prime minister had the closest relationship with the military?	12	AskHistorians
What was the musical content of church services in Canada/USA in the 18th/19th centuries?	12	AskHistorians
When and how was the name "Germany" coined?	11	AskHistorians
Was Darwin a Social Darwinist?	11	AskHistorians