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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)

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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?

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

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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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How big of a role did the United States play in the creation of the European Union?

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Did Rumi really say "Gratitude is wine for the soul. Go on. Get drunk."?

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John 14:13 says "I will do whatever you ask in my name". I imagine Jesus wasn't thinking of his name as "Jesus Christ". What "name" would he have intended for us to think of here?

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Title	Upvotes	Mark as read	Favorited	Rating	Add to a list
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
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
How likely is it that there are many (100s?) lost civilizations that fizzled out?	22
Were there any notable successful, or nearly successful, antifacist movements during the rise of fascism in Europe in the early 20th century?	11
How familiar with what we call Greek Mythology would the typical Ancient Greek have been?	3
How big of a role did the United States play in the creation of the European Union?	1
Did Rumi really say "Gratitude is wine for the soul. Go on. Get drunk."?	1
John 14:13 says "I will do whatever you ask in my name". I imagine Jesus wasn't thinking of his name as "Jesus Christ". What "name" would he have intended for us to think of here?	0