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Is it true that, during Medieval Times, the court Jester could often tell the King frankly what others would end up being beheaded for? What was the dynamic behind this relationship?

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What is considered the first war of which we have detailed information about?

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What is considered to be the first recorded war in human history? Who fought this war? What was the outcome? What weapons and techniques were used?

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Why didn't Lord Cornwallis surrender himself at Yorktown? Was he really sick or was he just trying to save face?

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Can a president change his political affiliation while in office? Has this ever happened

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Why didn't Carter just declare war on Iran when they took the embassy personnel hostage?

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How did the symbiotic relationship between man and dog get started? What is the history behind "man's best friend?"

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Why have most civilizations always preferred Patriarchy vs. a Matriarchy society? Has there ever been a large Matriarchy society?

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Was Lady Jane Grey technically a queen or not? Wikipedia says it is disputed. What's the consensus here?

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Was Edward IV a bastard?

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Title	Upvotes	Mark as read	Favorited	Rating	Add to a list
Is it true that, during Medieval Times, the court Jester could often tell the King frankly what others would end up being beheaded for? What was the dynamic behind this relationship?	671
What is considered the first war of which we have detailed information about?	37
What is considered to be the first recorded war in human history? Who fought this war? What was the outcome? What weapons and techniques were used?	22
Why didn't Lord Cornwallis surrender himself at Yorktown? Was he really sick or was he just trying to save face?	17
Can a president change his political affiliation while in office? Has this ever happened	6
Why didn't Carter just declare war on Iran when they took the embassy personnel hostage?	4
How did the symbiotic relationship between man and dog get started? What is the history behind "man's best friend?"	3
Why have most civilizations always preferred Patriarchy vs. a Matriarchy society? Has there ever been a large Matriarchy society?	2
Was Lady Jane Grey technically a queen or not? Wikipedia says it is disputed. What's the consensus here?	1
Was Edward IV a bastard?	0