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Did any ancient cults or religions forbid the drinking of wine?

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To what degree would an epic poem like Gilgamesh or the Iliad have been for entertainment? for education? for theologization? for other?

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Why was the World Trade Center targeted repeatedly instead of a military target or more destructive civilian target?

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My grandfather said that when he lived on a farm, they didn't get to go into town and instead depende on the "rolling store" that came by once a week. Can anyone tell me more about these?

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When did unemployment begin?

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How old and widespread is the old wive's tale that gifting knives is bad luck?

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Based on the traditional dates for Homer and the Amphictyonic League, would the founders have had the Iliad and Odyssey on their minds?

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What would the duties and responsibilities of a Roman jailer be? What punishments could he face if he failed in his duties? How was he selected for the job?

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When and why did it become masculine to not ask for directions?

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What would the duties and responsibilities of a Roman jailer be? What punishments could he face if he failed in his duties? How was he selected for the job?

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Did any ancient cults or religions forbid the drinking of wine?	3
To what degree would an epic poem like Gilgamesh or the Iliad have been for entertainment? for education? for theologization? for other?	3
Why was the World Trade Center targeted repeatedly instead of a military target or more destructive civilian target?	2
My grandfather said that when he lived on a farm, they didn't get to go into town and instead depende on the "rolling store" that came by once a week. Can anyone tell me more about these?	2
When did unemployment begin?	2
How old and widespread is the old wive's tale that gifting knives is bad luck?	2
Based on the traditional dates for Homer and the Amphictyonic League, would the founders have had the Iliad and Odyssey on their minds?	1
What would the duties and responsibilities of a Roman jailer be? What punishments could he face if he failed in his duties? How was he selected for the job?	1
When and why did it become masculine to not ask for directions?	1
What would the duties and responsibilities of a Roman jailer be? What punishments could he face if he failed in his duties? How was he selected for the job?	1