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Is there any truth/logic in a 1960's idea to find and raise the Titanic for scrap?

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In the 15th Century, how easy was it to be accused of being a Witch?

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Have there ever been ancient civilisations with Atheist beliefs?

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During prohibition in the 1920s, why weren’t alcohol producers and retailers allowed to sell their remaining stock abroad or to non-prohibition states? Did pouring booze into the streets cause small businesses to go bankrupt?

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Which famous person from history do we know the least about their physical appearance?

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During WWII, were the Germans aware that Britain was evacuating children away from the cities?

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During the hyperinflation in Germany in the 1920s, did any of the population benefit?

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What is the closest ‘evidence’ we have of time travellers visiting the past?

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Title	Upvotes	Mark as read	Favorited	Rating	Add to a list
Is there any truth/logic in a 1960's idea to find and raise the Titanic for scrap?	33
In the 15th Century, how easy was it to be accused of being a Witch?	18
Have there ever been ancient civilisations with Atheist beliefs?	8
During prohibition in the 1920s, why weren’t alcohol producers and retailers allowed to sell their remaining stock abroad or to non-prohibition states? Did pouring booze into the streets cause small businesses to go bankrupt?	4
Which famous person from history do we know the least about their physical appearance?	3
During WWII, were the Germans aware that Britain was evacuating children away from the cities?	2
During the hyperinflation in Germany in the 1920s, did any of the population benefit?	2
What is the closest ‘evidence’ we have of time travellers visiting the past?	1