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Why did the Ottomans convert the Hagia Sophia into a Mosque rather than simply destroying it?

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When was music theory first discovered?

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How did the ancients protect themselves from sun burns?

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Why do months not have uniform length?

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How did 'Tarantella napoletana' and 'Funiculi Funicula' become the two songs most synonomous with Italian food/pizza in the United States?

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How did sailors in the ancient Mediterranean protect their skin from the sun?

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Are the etruscans still linked to having their orgins in Asia Minor.

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Did any cultures besides the Hindu Indians develop a similar sexual text to the Kama Sutra?

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What was the attitude towards masturbation in the classical world?

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What is the Oldest Piece of Music or Melody that we know of and can play today?

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Title	Upvotes	Mark as read	Favorited	Rating	Add to a list
Why did the Ottomans convert the Hagia Sophia into a Mosque rather than simply destroying it?	10
When was music theory first discovered?	10
How did the ancients protect themselves from sun burns?	10
Why do months not have uniform length?	9
How did 'Tarantella napoletana' and 'Funiculi Funicula' become the two songs most synonomous with Italian food/pizza in the United States?	9
How did sailors in the ancient Mediterranean protect their skin from the sun?	9
Are the etruscans still linked to having their orgins in Asia Minor.	9
Did any cultures besides the Hindu Indians develop a similar sexual text to the Kama Sutra?	8
What was the attitude towards masturbation in the classical world?	8
What is the Oldest Piece of Music or Melody that we know of and can play today?	8