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Would classical composers such as Beethoven go on "tour"?

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How long did it take Columbus to figure out he wasn't in India?

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Were generals ever sold or rented from one nation to another (like Tom Cruise in 'The Last Samurai')?

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Was the new year of the year 1000 celebrated by the masses? Did the common folk even know about it?

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When was the last time a country successfully expanded their borders via conquest?

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What is your favourite or most interesting bit of Canadian history?

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Aside from Adolf, have any other names been essentially removed from common usage due to a negative association?

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Did people know or care about new years on new years eve, 999? [x-post r/showerthoughts]

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Title	Upvotes	Mark as read	Favorited	Rating	Add to a list
Would classical composers such as Beethoven go on "tour"?	171
How long did it take Columbus to figure out he wasn't in India?	23
Were generals ever sold or rented from one nation to another (like Tom Cruise in 'The Last Samurai')?	11
Was the new year of the year 1000 celebrated by the masses? Did the common folk even know about it?	9
When was the last time a country successfully expanded their borders via conquest?	1
What is your favourite or most interesting bit of Canadian history?	1
Aside from Adolf, have any other names been essentially removed from common usage due to a negative association?	1
Did people know or care about new years on new years eve, 999? [x-post r/showerthoughts]	0