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Why did Malcolm X and others like him consider Islam to be the right religion for African Americans, when it wasn't from Africa initially?

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Is there any validity to the "Black Israelites" theory?

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Why are people of Spanish or Portugese descent called Latino/Latina, and what is the historical origin of this term?

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I bought a book about vikings, but is it factual?

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The largest army to ever invade the British isles...

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What was the point of using thrown weapons instead of bows or slings?

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What are some things done by the US in Latin America not many people know about?

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Title	Upvotes	Mark as read	Favorited	Rating	Add to a list
Why did Malcolm X and others like him consider Islam to be the right religion for African Americans, when it wasn't from Africa initially?	614
Is there any validity to the "Black Israelites" theory?	14
Why are people of Spanish or Portugese descent called Latino/Latina, and what is the historical origin of this term?	12
I bought a book about vikings, but is it factual?	6
The largest army to ever invade the British isles...	6
What was the point of using thrown weapons instead of bows or slings?	3
What are some things done by the US in Latin America not many people know about?	1