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My Grandpa (92) is wondering if anyone knows the background story of "The Stardust Club" for Enlisted Men that was in Heidelberg, Germany circa 1946? It's where he met my Grandma. (photo of a drink ticket included)

1460 upvotes • r/AskHistorians

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The Bible suggests David conducting a census is sinful (1 Chronicles 21). What is known about census taking in the ancient world? Any insight into why it would be seen as against God?

119 upvotes • r/AskHistorians

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Is there such a thing as an "optimal" CPU temperature or is colder better in general?

78 upvotes • r/askscience

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How likely is it that there are many (100s?) lost civilizations that fizzled out?

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If I walk one mile forward and one mile left, I've gone two miles but am SQRT(2) miles from where I started. If I chop the forward/left steps into smaller and smaller pieces, will the distance traveled eventually asymptote to SQRT(2). If not, why?

18 upvotes • r/askscience

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Do those in the medical field live longer than average due to the benefit of being exposed to so many diseases (superior immunity)?

15 upvotes • r/askscience

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I understand that mating of close relatives is genetically disadvantageous. Is the converse true? Is it genetically better to mate with your 4th cousin than your 3rd cousin?

12 upvotes • r/askscience

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Were there any notable successful, or nearly successful, antifacist movements during the rise of fascism in Europe in the early 20th century?

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How familiar with what we call Greek Mythology would the typical Ancient Greek have been?

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What exactly causes the "cold bug" that afflicts older AMD processors?

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My Grandpa (92) is wondering if anyone knows the background story of "The Stardust Club" for Enlisted Men that was in Heidelberg, Germany circa 1946? It's where he met my Grandma. (photo of a drink ticket included)	1460	AskHistorians
The Bible suggests David conducting a census is sinful (1 Chronicles 21). What is known about census taking in the ancient world? Any insight into why it would be seen as against God?	119	AskHistorians
Is there such a thing as an "optimal" CPU temperature or is colder better in general?	78	askscience
How likely is it that there are many (100s?) lost civilizations that fizzled out?	22	AskHistorians
If I walk one mile forward and one mile left, I've gone two miles but am SQRT(2) miles from where I started. If I chop the forward/left steps into smaller and smaller pieces, will the distance traveled eventually asymptote to SQRT(2). If not, why?	18	askscience
Do those in the medical field live longer than average due to the benefit of being exposed to so many diseases (superior immunity)?	15	askscience
I understand that mating of close relatives is genetically disadvantageous. Is the converse true? Is it genetically better to mate with your 4th cousin than your 3rd cousin?	12	askscience
Were there any notable successful, or nearly successful, antifacist movements during the rise of fascism in Europe in the early 20th century?	11	AskHistorians
How familiar with what we call Greek Mythology would the typical Ancient Greek have been?	3	AskHistorians
What exactly causes the "cold bug" that afflicts older AMD processors?	3	askscience