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Where's the best place to find (images of) a full 1914 wall calendar? How about 1925 or 1942?

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In the Netflix show THE LAST KINGDOM, characters are often seen eating apples. Were there edible apples in Great Britain in the late 9th century?

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Has there been a battle that pitted slings against firearms?

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Were I to plan an absolutely authentic Viking funeral, what would I need?

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How did red become the color of Communism?

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Did pirates drink."pumpkin spice" rum?

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[Natural Disasters] How many people really died in the Great Famine of China? And what were the long-term social and political effects?

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What was going on in Sparta/Lacedaimon in 450 CE?

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Because it's bound to come up eventually: Can someone please explain what really happened to Vince Foster? (Bonus question: Is it possible to explain Whitewater simply?)

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Where did the beat for "Ticket to Ride" come from?

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Title	Upvotes	Mark as read	Favorited	Rating	Add to a list
Where's the best place to find (images of) a full 1914 wall calendar? How about 1925 or 1942?	6
In the Netflix show THE LAST KINGDOM, characters are often seen eating apples. Were there edible apples in Great Britain in the late 9th century?	4
Has there been a battle that pitted slings against firearms?	4
Were I to plan an absolutely authentic Viking funeral, what would I need?	4
How did red become the color of Communism?	4
Did pirates drink."pumpkin spice" rum?	4
[Natural Disasters] How many people really died in the Great Famine of China? And what were the long-term social and political effects?	4
What was going on in Sparta/Lacedaimon in 450 CE?	3
Because it's bound to come up eventually: Can someone please explain what really happened to Vince Foster? (Bonus question: Is it possible to explain Whitewater simply?)	3
Where did the beat for "Ticket to Ride" come from?	3