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When did giving birth in a hospital become the common practice in the US?

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In modern times, the use of public funds to build stadiums and arenas is a point of debate and criticism. Were there Ancient Romans who argued against expensive public construction projects like the Coliseum?

29 upvotes • r/AskHistorians

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The US Bill of Rights guarantees the right to a jury trial in all civil suits exceeding 20 dollars. Did twenty dollars have any particular significance in 18th century civil law, and did the framers intended for that amount to change with inflation?

27 upvotes • r/AskHistorians

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Is it true that early Christians moved the dates of their religious holidays to coincide with Roman festivals? If so, why didn't they move them back after Rome converted to Christianity?

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Why was Moscow not renamed by the Soviets, while other prominent Russian cities such as St. Petersburg were?

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Using current technology, would it be possible to terraform another planet?

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Did The Plumages of Feathered Dinosaurs Change During Breeding Season Like Modern Birds' Do?

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When did giving birth in a hospital become the common practice in the US?	145	AskHistorians
In modern times, the use of public funds to build stadiums and arenas is a point of debate and criticism. Were there Ancient Romans who argued against expensive public construction projects like the Coliseum?	29	AskHistorians
The US Bill of Rights guarantees the right to a jury trial in all civil suits exceeding 20 dollars. Did twenty dollars have any particular significance in 18th century civil law, and did the framers intended for that amount to change with inflation?	27	AskHistorians
Is it true that early Christians moved the dates of their religious holidays to coincide with Roman festivals? If so, why didn't they move them back after Rome converted to Christianity?	5	AskHistorians
Why was Moscow not renamed by the Soviets, while other prominent Russian cities such as St. Petersburg were?	2	AskHistorians
Using current technology, would it be possible to terraform another planet?	1	askscience
Did The Plumages of Feathered Dinosaurs Change During Breeding Season Like Modern Birds' Do?	1	askscience