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knob of rule

275 upvotes • r/196

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my life philosophy rule

256 upvotes • r/196

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In the modern west, the fruit Adam and Eve ate is often depicted to be an apple. However, the Bible never specifies that it was an apple. Are there any examples of earlier artistic or literary depictions that made it look like something else?

233 upvotes • r/AskHistorians

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Was there any way to get out of a holmgang?

202 upvotes • r/AskHistorians

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Why didn't the Samurai class continue in a ceremonial manner in Japan, like how Knighthood did in England?

198 upvotes • r/AskHistorians

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"No please I don't want to do it again please don't make me," Mary begged.

191 upvotes • r/TwoSentenceHorror

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What was the cultural view of public nudity in Edo-period Japan?

153 upvotes • r/AskHistorians

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Was "running away to join the circus" ever actually a viable option for youngsters, or did circuses not want to hire people with no experience?

149 upvotes • r/AskHistorians

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Were Roman gladiatorial fights ever "worked" like professional wrestling matches?

113 upvotes • r/AskHistorians

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In Chuck Palahniuk's novel "Choke", it is mentioned that people were often sexually assaulted by bystanders while in the pillory. Is it true that this was a common occurrence?

89 upvotes • r/AskHistorians

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Title	Upvotes	Subreddit	Mark as read	Favorited	Rating	Add to a list
knob of rule	275	196
my life philosophy rule	256	196
In the modern west, the fruit Adam and Eve ate is often depicted to be an apple. However, the Bible never specifies that it was an apple. Are there any examples of earlier artistic or literary depictions that made it look like something else?	233	AskHistorians
Was there any way to get out of a holmgang?	202	AskHistorians
Why didn't the Samurai class continue in a ceremonial manner in Japan, like how Knighthood did in England?	198	AskHistorians
"No please I don't want to do it again please don't make me," Mary begged.	191	TwoSentenceHorror
What was the cultural view of public nudity in Edo-period Japan?	153	AskHistorians
Was "running away to join the circus" ever actually a viable option for youngsters, or did circuses not want to hire people with no experience?	149	AskHistorians
Were Roman gladiatorial fights ever "worked" like professional wrestling matches?	113	AskHistorians
In Chuck Palahniuk's novel "Choke", it is mentioned that people were often sexually assaulted by bystanders while in the pillory. Is it true that this was a common occurrence?	89	AskHistorians