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Did the KKK in the USA have any opinions about the rise of fascism in Europe during the early 20th century and WWII?

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Why does cuisine native to the Indian Subcontinent have so many spices? What made them make their food so darn hot?

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Did bodies ever pile up on the battlefield in medieval or ancient warfare (like in GoT's Battle of the Bastards)?

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How exactly did the colors red and yellow become associated with socialism and communism?

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When other fast food restaurants, like Burger King, started offering toys with their kids' meals, did McDonald's ever attempt to stop it with a public statement or legal action?

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I’ve heard it said that Christianity as we know it today is mostly a creation of the Roman Empire. How accurate is this? How much influence did the Roman Empire have on the development of Christian canon and beliefs? Did Christianity as a religion change much after the Romans adopted it?

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In pre-modern times, were people known to use sexually explicit images or images depicting nudity to "get off"?

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Those of you who have been in re-enactment battles, how do you register a "hit" with a blank firearm?

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During Greek and Roman antiquity, are there any recorded incidents of a man unintentionally becoming erect during an athletic event? How did the audience and other athletes react? NSFW

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Did early modern Europeans and Americans continue the Ancient Greek and Roman practice of putting coins over the eyes of corpses?

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Did the KKK in the USA have any opinions about the rise of fascism in Europe during the early 20th century and WWII?	3
Why does cuisine native to the Indian Subcontinent have so many spices? What made them make their food so darn hot?	2
Did bodies ever pile up on the battlefield in medieval or ancient warfare (like in GoT's Battle of the Bastards)?	2
How exactly did the colors red and yellow become associated with socialism and communism?	2
When other fast food restaurants, like Burger King, started offering toys with their kids' meals, did McDonald's ever attempt to stop it with a public statement or legal action?	2
I’ve heard it said that Christianity as we know it today is mostly a creation of the Roman Empire. How accurate is this? How much influence did the Roman Empire have on the development of Christian canon and beliefs? Did Christianity as a religion change much after the Romans adopted it?	2
In pre-modern times, were people known to use sexually explicit images or images depicting nudity to "get off"?	2
Those of you who have been in re-enactment battles, how do you register a "hit" with a blank firearm?	2
During Greek and Roman antiquity, are there any recorded incidents of a man unintentionally becoming erect during an athletic event? How did the audience and other athletes react? NSFW	1
Did early modern Europeans and Americans continue the Ancient Greek and Roman practice of putting coins over the eyes of corpses?	1