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What happened to all the original English aristocrats when the Norman lords conquered England in 1066? Where did they go? Were they just killed off? Did any retain power? Did many remain loyal to the family of King Harold? Were many absorbed into the court of William?

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Prior to electricity, how did monks see well enough to write manuscripts? Did they use candles during the day, or was the natural light from windows/skylights enough?

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What kind of power vacuum was left in Greece after the death of Alexander the Great?

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How has the notion of how long a work day should be changed over time?

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What happened to all the original English aristocrats when the Norman lords conquered England in 1066? Where did they go? Were they just killed off? Did any retain power? Did many remain loyal to the family of King Harold? Were many absorbed into the court of William?	3
Prior to electricity, how did monks see well enough to write manuscripts? Did they use candles during the day, or was the natural light from windows/skylights enough?	3
What kind of power vacuum was left in Greece after the death of Alexander the Great?	2
How has the notion of how long a work day should be changed over time?	1