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Before the compass was invented, did maps still have compass roses? Was there a common way to orient a map?

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Were STDs always a thing?

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When discussing new technology disrupting old business models, the example of ice delivery being replaced by home refrigeration often comes up. Did the ice delivery industry ever attempt to stifle refrigerator sales?

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When did it stop being generally okay to bribe police officers in the United States?

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What are some famous yet falsely attributed quotes that most people don't know are false?

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How quickly did the American practice of bribing police officers during prohibition die off after it was repealed?

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It's 1985, I'm a manufacturing an illegal electronic device (like a pirate satellite descrambler). How do I find customers?

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Has there been a time in the past where two separated cultures met for the first time and tried to "sync up" their historical records? For example if they both observed the same super storm or celestial event?

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It seems to be a fairly common cliche for a company to "sell out" to a major corporation resulting in a decrease (or perceived decrease) in product quality. Are there historical cases of this happening? Or is it a recent thing.

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Were there any cases in history that could be described as what is now called compulsive hoarding disorder?

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Title	Upvotes	Mark as read	Favorited	Rating	Add to a list
Before the compass was invented, did maps still have compass roses? Was there a common way to orient a map?	14
Were STDs always a thing?	12
When discussing new technology disrupting old business models, the example of ice delivery being replaced by home refrigeration often comes up. Did the ice delivery industry ever attempt to stifle refrigerator sales?	10
When did it stop being generally okay to bribe police officers in the United States?	7
What are some famous yet falsely attributed quotes that most people don't know are false?	6
How quickly did the American practice of bribing police officers during prohibition die off after it was repealed?	5
It's 1985, I'm a manufacturing an illegal electronic device (like a pirate satellite descrambler). How do I find customers?	4
Has there been a time in the past where two separated cultures met for the first time and tried to "sync up" their historical records? For example if they both observed the same super storm or celestial event?	4
It seems to be a fairly common cliche for a company to "sell out" to a major corporation resulting in a decrease (or perceived decrease) in product quality. Are there historical cases of this happening? Or is it a recent thing.	4
Were there any cases in history that could be described as what is now called compulsive hoarding disorder?	4