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If Christianity came from the Middle East, why are there no Middle Eastern countries with a Christian majority?

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How common was it historically for people living far inland to know about the ocean?

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At what point in history would a modern world map be familiar to most people around the world?

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Why did the UK, US or any other English-speaking countries never develop an official language academy?

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What languages were used for trade between Rome and India?

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When did the idea of planets become well-known?

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How would Gauls in 50 BC refer to the current year?

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How long have cats and dogs been considered contrasts to each other?

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Was anyone in a position of authority in Canadian residential schools ever prosecuted for their actions?

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How much does the popular idea of a genie owe to the Disney movie Aladdin?

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Title	Upvotes	Mark as read	Favorited	Rating	Add to a list
If Christianity came from the Middle East, why are there no Middle Eastern countries with a Christian majority?	625
How common was it historically for people living far inland to know about the ocean?	68
At what point in history would a modern world map be familiar to most people around the world?	27
Why did the UK, US or any other English-speaking countries never develop an official language academy?	24
What languages were used for trade between Rome and India?	19
When did the idea of planets become well-known?	9
How would Gauls in 50 BC refer to the current year?	6
How long have cats and dogs been considered contrasts to each other?	6
Was anyone in a position of authority in Canadian residential schools ever prosecuted for their actions?	4
How much does the popular idea of a genie owe to the Disney movie Aladdin?	4