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When and why did first cousin marriage become a taboo in many parts of the US, when it is not in most of the world?

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Why are some colors used as surnames in the English language (such as: Green, Grey, Brown, White, Black), but not others (such as: Red, Blue .. etc.)? What is the history behind color surnames?

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Did Ancient Egyptians live in big cities with royal palaces and surrounded by walls? If yes, how come we discovered tons of surviving temples, tombs, statues and obelisks, but very little palaces or walls?

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When did farting become embarrassing/socially unacceptable?

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When and why did first cousin marriage become a taboo in many parts of the US, when it is not in most of the world?	225
Why are some colors used as surnames in the English language (such as: Green, Grey, Brown, White, Black), but not others (such as: Red, Blue .. etc.)? What is the history behind color surnames?	89
Did Ancient Egyptians live in big cities with royal palaces and surrounded by walls? If yes, how come we discovered tons of surviving temples, tombs, statues and obelisks, but very little palaces or walls?	14
When did farting become embarrassing/socially unacceptable?	5