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I wonder what pieces of historical knowledge have been lost. Were there people in the 18th century who knew things about the 16th century that no one knows today?

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When did the custom of long hair on women begin?

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How influential was pro IRA music?

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Rome had a healthy system of money, property rights, and trade, so why weren't market forces sufficient to incentivize merchants to transport food?

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Has any politician ever explicitly answered the trolley problem?

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What impact did the Persians have on Greek identity?

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Why did agriculture not arise independently in the California valley like it did elsewhere in the world?

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How did communist militaries function without ranks?

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What caused the drop in music industry revenue in the 70s and 80s?

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Why do some countries sell eggs by the dozen and some by tens?

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Title	Upvotes	Mark as read	Favorited	Rating	Add to a list
I wonder what pieces of historical knowledge have been lost. Were there people in the 18th century who knew things about the 16th century that no one knows today?	10
When did the custom of long hair on women begin?	10
How influential was pro IRA music?	10
Rome had a healthy system of money, property rights, and trade, so why weren't market forces sufficient to incentivize merchants to transport food?	8
Has any politician ever explicitly answered the trolley problem?	7
What impact did the Persians have on Greek identity?	7
Why did agriculture not arise independently in the California valley like it did elsewhere in the world?	7
How did communist militaries function without ranks?	7
What caused the drop in music industry revenue in the 70s and 80s?	7
Why do some countries sell eggs by the dozen and some by tens?	7