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How did common people react to the 1054 Schism?

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If I went to 1st century Rome with 100 pounds of salt, how rich would I be?

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Boy Scout merit badges have been added periodically every few years since 1911. Were the badges added representative of significant issues or values of the time?

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What battles in history have been so evenly matched that only a handful of survivors returned?

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How has the view of the future changed over time? Has it ever been accurate?

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In the US, where did the concept of "building on an Indian burial ground = haunting and bad luck" come from?

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How useful was a knights armor?

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When did the practice of standing as a sign of respect start and why?

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What was Africa like before colonization?

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Did the Type 94 pistol used by the Japanese have an intentionally exposed sear in order to shoot Americans when surrendering?

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Title	Upvotes	Mark as read	Favorited	Rating	Add to a list
How did common people react to the 1054 Schism?	287
If I went to 1st century Rome with 100 pounds of salt, how rich would I be?	243
Boy Scout merit badges have been added periodically every few years since 1911. Were the badges added representative of significant issues or values of the time?	62
What battles in history have been so evenly matched that only a handful of survivors returned?	53
How has the view of the future changed over time? Has it ever been accurate?	36
In the US, where did the concept of "building on an Indian burial ground = haunting and bad luck" come from?	33
How useful was a knights armor?	20
When did the practice of standing as a sign of respect start and why?	18
What was Africa like before colonization?	17
Did the Type 94 pistol used by the Japanese have an intentionally exposed sear in order to shoot Americans when surrendering?	16