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Why are the years AD (Anno Domini) written in Latin but the years BC (Before Christ) written in English?

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[Western Culture, Modern History] When did Europeans/Americans start recognizing birthdays for common folks? When do the earliest birthday cards or letters between commoners appear in the historical record?

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There has been talk that coal power may become extinct not because of legislative action, but because it is becoming uninsurable. Are there historical examples of businesses or other ventures that fell by the wayside due to their becoming uninsurable?

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Why are the years AD (Anno Domini) written in Latin but the years BC (Before Christ) written in English?	6
[Western Culture, Modern History] When did Europeans/Americans start recognizing birthdays for common folks? When do the earliest birthday cards or letters between commoners appear in the historical record?	2
There has been talk that coal power may become extinct not because of legislative action, but because it is becoming uninsurable. Are there historical examples of businesses or other ventures that fell by the wayside due to their becoming uninsurable?	1