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What was the level of consumption of tobacco by Native American tribes? Also, did certain members of the tribe get a larger tobacco ration than others?

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Now that we have been doing it for many decades, is it becoming cumbersome to teach U.S. history in 2 classes, separated by the year 1877?

33 upvotes • r/AskHistorians

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In 1909, the value of a U.S. penny was equivalent to about $0.25 today. How did the retail industry function when the smallest piece of currently was essentially a quarter?

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Petroleum on Earth was created from living organisms. How was the petroleum on Titan created?

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How was winter spent by the average pre-1800s European?

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Why does the fusing of iron in a star cause it to go supernova within only a few second?

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Has the decrease of diarrhea in the developed world lead to increased incidents of colon cancer?

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With such atrocious hygiene in the past, how were humans able to stand being around each other?

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If elephants have no natural predators, what mechanism has historically kept their population size in check?

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Is there any historical significance to Malaysia's flag looking similar to the U.S. flag? (pic)

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What was the level of consumption of tobacco by Native American tribes? Also, did certain members of the tribe get a larger tobacco ration than others?	44	AskHistorians
Now that we have been doing it for many decades, is it becoming cumbersome to teach U.S. history in 2 classes, separated by the year 1877?	33	AskHistorians
In 1909, the value of a U.S. penny was equivalent to about $0.25 today. How did the retail industry function when the smallest piece of currently was essentially a quarter?	27	AskHistorians
Petroleum on Earth was created from living organisms. How was the petroleum on Titan created?	26	askscience
How was winter spent by the average pre-1800s European?	20	AskHistorians
Why does the fusing of iron in a star cause it to go supernova within only a few second?	19	askscience
Has the decrease of diarrhea in the developed world lead to increased incidents of colon cancer?	19	askscience
With such atrocious hygiene in the past, how were humans able to stand being around each other?	10	AskHistorians
If elephants have no natural predators, what mechanism has historically kept their population size in check?	10	askscience
Is there any historical significance to Malaysia's flag looking similar to the U.S. flag? (pic)	9	AskHistorians