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

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Who were some of the most corrupt Popes and clergymen in history?

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Has obesity/corpulence ever been considered as an attractive and/or aesthetically admirable feature?

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What are some historical examples of cities like Detroit, i.e., a once-great industrial and cultural hub that became deserted?

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Title	Upvotes	Mark as read	Favorited	Rating	Add to a list
What are your favorite historical hypotheses that have not yet been decidedly corroborated?	193
Who are some non-political cultural icons from the former Soviet Union that more westerners should know about?	63
When did tobacco and alcohol begin to be restricted from minors?	51
Who were some legendary chefs from ancient days up until pre-modern times, and what were their specialties?	32
A history of science question. Did people stricken with OCD still wash their hands before the nature of germs and infection was discovered?	31
What are some of the best/worst trades in history in terms of having a beneficial/crippling effect on the involved nations?	26
Historians, what's the most bizarre aspect of the period and/or culture in which you specialize?	14
Who were some of the most corrupt Popes and clergymen in history?	5
Has obesity/corpulence ever been considered as an attractive and/or aesthetically admirable feature?	4
What are some historical examples of cities like Detroit, i.e., a once-great industrial and cultural hub that became deserted?	2