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How did "...berg" and "...stein" become Jewish last name suffixes? It seems like they should be universal names for Eastern Europeans.

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The tie is such a funny article of clothing. How did it become standard formal men's wear?

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During the Siege of St Petersburg, why didn't the Red Army air-drop supplies (food etc.) to help its people?

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Would the average person of today find the average person of 1,000 years ago sexually attractive?

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After the attack on Pearl Harbor in 1941, did any kamikaze pilots survive to be captured? What happened to them?

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If you were sent back in time (pre-industrial revolution) and knowing what you know now, what would you do to ensure your safety and then prosperity?

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Title	Upvotes	Mark as read	Favorited	Rating	Add to a list
How did "...berg" and "...stein" become Jewish last name suffixes? It seems like they should be universal names for Eastern Europeans.	185
The tie is such a funny article of clothing. How did it become standard formal men's wear?	43
During the Siege of St Petersburg, why didn't the Red Army air-drop supplies (food etc.) to help its people?	30
Would the average person of today find the average person of 1,000 years ago sexually attractive?	9
After the attack on Pearl Harbor in 1941, did any kamikaze pilots survive to be captured? What happened to them?	6
If you were sent back in time (pre-industrial revolution) and knowing what you know now, what would you do to ensure your safety and then prosperity?	1