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What the heck happened in Södertälje, Sweden in 1719?

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24 hours, 60 minutes, 60 seconds - this bizarre format is used around the world without exception that I'm aware of. What is the history of the measurement of time, and were there any notable holdouts or competing standards?

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When did photo booths become a common attraction? How did we get to the standard 4-shot vertical strip of photos, and what were some notable alternatives that didn't become ubiquitous?

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Sewing machines are complex and expensive devices. How and why did private ownership of a sewing machine become so ubiquitous?

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What was the Japanese civilian reaction to the Battleship Yamato's sinking?

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In 1796 George Washington declined to run for a third term so as not to appear like a king. In 1802, Napoleon angled to get himself named Consul for life. Is there any evidence that Washington's decision affected Napoleon's ambitions?

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It seems like the "class coding" of suspenders and belts has switched a few times throughout the industrial age. Is this the case, and if so why?

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Why was the Library of Alexandria Great?

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When did gender-specific bathrooms become the norm in western countries?

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When was the first birthday party?

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Title	Upvotes	Mark as read	Favorited	Rating	Add to a list
What the heck happened in Södertälje, Sweden in 1719?	616
24 hours, 60 minutes, 60 seconds - this bizarre format is used around the world without exception that I'm aware of. What is the history of the measurement of time, and were there any notable holdouts or competing standards?	108
When did photo booths become a common attraction? How did we get to the standard 4-shot vertical strip of photos, and what were some notable alternatives that didn't become ubiquitous?	25
Sewing machines are complex and expensive devices. How and why did private ownership of a sewing machine become so ubiquitous?	19
What was the Japanese civilian reaction to the Battleship Yamato's sinking?	18
In 1796 George Washington declined to run for a third term so as not to appear like a king. In 1802, Napoleon angled to get himself named Consul for life. Is there any evidence that Washington's decision affected Napoleon's ambitions?	16
It seems like the "class coding" of suspenders and belts has switched a few times throughout the industrial age. Is this the case, and if so why?	5
Why was the Library of Alexandria Great?	4
When did gender-specific bathrooms become the norm in western countries?	2
When was the first birthday party?	1