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What are your favorite historical hypotheses that have not yet been decidedly corroborated?

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Who are some non-political cultural icons from the former Soviet Union that more westerners should know about?

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When did tobacco and alcohol begin to be restricted from minors?

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Do any animals other than humans like spicy food?

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Who were some legendary chefs from ancient days up until pre-modern times, and what were their specialties?

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A history of science question. Did people stricken with OCD still wash their hands before the nature of germs and infection was discovered?

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IAMA Request: Two-time NBA MVP Steve Nash

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What are some of the best/worst trades in history in terms of having a beneficial/crippling effect on the involved nations?

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Why is the fear of spiders so prevalent?

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Historians, what's the most bizarre aspect of the period and/or culture in which you specialize?

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Title	Upvotes	Subreddit	Mark as read	Favorited	Rating	Add to a list
What are your favorite historical hypotheses that have not yet been decidedly corroborated?	193	AskHistorians
Who are some non-political cultural icons from the former Soviet Union that more westerners should know about?	63	AskHistorians
When did tobacco and alcohol begin to be restricted from minors?	51	AskHistorians
Do any animals other than humans like spicy food?	36	askscience
Who were some legendary chefs from ancient days up until pre-modern times, and what were their specialties?	32	AskHistorians
A history of science question. Did people stricken with OCD still wash their hands before the nature of germs and infection was discovered?	31	AskHistorians
IAMA Request: Two-time NBA MVP Steve Nash	26	IAmA
What are some of the best/worst trades in history in terms of having a beneficial/crippling effect on the involved nations?	26	AskHistorians
Why is the fear of spiders so prevalent?	20	askscience
Historians, what's the most bizarre aspect of the period and/or culture in which you specialize?	14	AskHistorians