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What was the public reaction when JFK appointed his brother Bobby attorney general? Were there any serious criticisms or accusations of nepotism?

3958 upvotes • r/AskHistorians

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[WP] Every time the Messiah returns, we kill him. It is now the Thirty-seventh Coming, and Jesus is getting sick of our sh*t

2057 upvotes • r/WritingPrompts

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In the American South of the 1950s-1970s, was it typical for older men (in their 20s or older) to 'court' teenage girls? What were typical marriage ages and age gaps?

1065 upvotes • r/AskHistorians

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A Mayan temple at Noh Mul was disassembled for road gravel. Are there any Mayan historians here familiar enough with the site to discuss what it was and how much damage has been done by its loss?

838 upvotes • r/AskHistorians

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Why was American public opinion so dramatically against accepting Jewish refugees into the United States before and during WWII?

492 upvotes • r/AskHistorians

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[WP] "My domain is time," said the Genie. "Instead of three wishes, you get three decisions. Go back and choose again."

485 upvotes • r/WritingPrompts

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Historically, has British royalty been known to choose their clothing or accessories in order to send subtle political messages to friends or enemies? Are there any famous (or infamous) historical examples?

306 upvotes • r/AskHistorians

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[WP] I am the Last Level 100 NPC in the Game, and I Live my Life as a Level 1 Commoner so the Heroes Don't Find Me and Kill Me for EXP

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How did the US media and general population respond to the student protests of the 1960s? What was the dominant media narrative (praise, condemnation, discussions of free speech)? And what was the relationship between student activism and the greater civil rights and anti-war movements?

248 upvotes • r/AskHistorians

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Can people who've been on a vegetarian diet for a long time become sick if they start eating meat again? If so, why does this happen?

240 upvotes • r/askscience

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Title	Upvotes	Subreddit	Mark as read	Favorited	Rating	Add to a list
What was the public reaction when JFK appointed his brother Bobby attorney general? Were there any serious criticisms or accusations of nepotism?	3958	AskHistorians
[WP] Every time the Messiah returns, we kill him. It is now the Thirty-seventh Coming, and Jesus is getting sick of our sh*t	2057	WritingPrompts
In the American South of the 1950s-1970s, was it typical for older men (in their 20s or older) to 'court' teenage girls? What were typical marriage ages and age gaps?	1065	AskHistorians
A Mayan temple at Noh Mul was disassembled for road gravel. Are there any Mayan historians here familiar enough with the site to discuss what it was and how much damage has been done by its loss?	838	AskHistorians
Why was American public opinion so dramatically against accepting Jewish refugees into the United States before and during WWII?	492	AskHistorians
[WP] "My domain is time," said the Genie. "Instead of three wishes, you get three decisions. Go back and choose again."	485	WritingPrompts
Historically, has British royalty been known to choose their clothing or accessories in order to send subtle political messages to friends or enemies? Are there any famous (or infamous) historical examples?	306	AskHistorians
[WP] I am the Last Level 100 NPC in the Game, and I Live my Life as a Level 1 Commoner so the Heroes Don't Find Me and Kill Me for EXP	274	WritingPrompts
How did the US media and general population respond to the student protests of the 1960s? What was the dominant media narrative (praise, condemnation, discussions of free speech)? And what was the relationship between student activism and the greater civil rights and anti-war movements?	248	AskHistorians
Can people who've been on a vegetarian diet for a long time become sick if they start eating meat again? If so, why does this happen?	240	askscience