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When did pole dancing become associated with public sexual performances? When and where did poles become involved?

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When did the Nobel Prize become considered the preeminent honor for all human endeavors?

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Prior to the germ theory of disease, what did people think caused illness from eating undercooked meat/seafood?

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How long did the adult Millerites act like children after the "Great Disappointment" in 1844?

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Some English nationalists today are discussing expelling Wales from the UK, whether Wales wants independence or not. Are there examples in history of nations forcibly removing a large territory from their sovereignty against the desires of the inhabitants of that territory?

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Is there an example in history of a society successfully and equitably integrating a large population of former slaves into itself?

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Has a society of slave owners ever successfully integrated their formerly enslaved population into their midst as equal citizens?

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Title	Upvotes	Mark as read	Favorited	Rating	Add to a list
When did pole dancing become associated with public sexual performances? When and where did poles become involved?	68
When did the Nobel Prize become considered the preeminent honor for all human endeavors?	5
Prior to the germ theory of disease, what did people think caused illness from eating undercooked meat/seafood?	3
How long did the adult Millerites act like children after the "Great Disappointment" in 1844?	3
Some English nationalists today are discussing expelling Wales from the UK, whether Wales wants independence or not. Are there examples in history of nations forcibly removing a large territory from their sovereignty against the desires of the inhabitants of that territory?	2
Is there an example in history of a society successfully and equitably integrating a large population of former slaves into itself?	2
Has a society of slave owners ever successfully integrated their formerly enslaved population into their midst as equal citizens?	1