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In the War of 1812 did the British military have long-term intentions of occupying Washington DC before a hurricane drove them out?

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What are good books to read about Gnostic Christians or other early, now-dead sects of Christianity?

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If I were to cross the Atlantic in 1875 from New York to London, or some other large European port city, how long would it take and what type of liner would I be on?

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It's 1502, ten years after the Americas were discovered by Spain, how many nations were aware of this discovery by then?

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What is the oldest example of someone predicting what the future would be like?

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Why is the Texas oil and gas regulatory board controlled by the Railroad Commission?

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What was considered "proper etiquette" for social interactions (dinner parties, social gatherings, etc) in the Roman Empire?

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What were common seasonings and spices used on the European continent before the 'Age of Discovery' and the spice trade.

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Why is the Smithsonian Castle offset from all the other buildings on the US National Mall?

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Title	Upvotes	Mark as read	Favorited	Rating	Add to a list
In the War of 1812 did the British military have long-term intentions of occupying Washington DC before a hurricane drove them out?	9
What are good books to read about Gnostic Christians or other early, now-dead sects of Christianity?	5
If I were to cross the Atlantic in 1875 from New York to London, or some other large European port city, how long would it take and what type of liner would I be on?	5
It's 1502, ten years after the Americas were discovered by Spain, how many nations were aware of this discovery by then?	4
What is the oldest example of someone predicting what the future would be like?	3
Why is the Texas oil and gas regulatory board controlled by the Railroad Commission?	3
What was considered "proper etiquette" for social interactions (dinner parties, social gatherings, etc) in the Roman Empire?	3
What were common seasonings and spices used on the European continent before the 'Age of Discovery' and the spice trade.	2
Why is the Smithsonian Castle offset from all the other buildings on the US National Mall?	1