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During the 1850s, illegal logging in the Great Lakes region was so bad that the US Navy was called in to help stop it. How did these "timber pirates" operate, and why were they so successful even after the US Navy was involved?

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How common were water powered hammers in the ancient world? (Monjolos)

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Did the ancient world have any knowledge of uranium or radiation poisoning?

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How did 19th century whalers bring their catches to shore? How much would would an average whale fetch, and how would they go about selling it?

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Why did iced tea, rather than hot tea, become popular in the United States?

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What music/movies/entertainment was popular during Nazi controlled Germany?

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When did the Animal Rights Movement begin?

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Are there any animal breeds that no longer exist?

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Title	Upvotes	Mark as read	Favorited	Rating	Add to a list
During the 1850s, illegal logging in the Great Lakes region was so bad that the US Navy was called in to help stop it. How did these "timber pirates" operate, and why were they so successful even after the US Navy was involved?	1689
How common were water powered hammers in the ancient world? (Monjolos)	31
Did the ancient world have any knowledge of uranium or radiation poisoning?	26
How did 19th century whalers bring their catches to shore? How much would would an average whale fetch, and how would they go about selling it?	21
Why did iced tea, rather than hot tea, become popular in the United States?	3
What music/movies/entertainment was popular during Nazi controlled Germany?	1
When did the Animal Rights Movement begin?	0
Are there any animal breeds that no longer exist?	0