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Why did many rulers take a variation of the title "Caesar" such as "Kaiser", "Tsar" rather than the higher title of Augustus?

637 upvotes • r/AskHistorians

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Is it actually impossible for matter to occupy the same space, or is it just difficult due to repulsive effects of electromagnetism or some other force?

555 upvotes • r/askscience

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We don't often hear of the cities of Rome's European enemies. What are some of their cities worthy of mention?

118 upvotes • r/AskHistorians

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Is the Montreal plan to dump sewage into the St-Lawrence river actually that bad for the environment or is opposition to it just people trying to get environmental brownie points?

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Many cultures have last names that match those of important dynasties, did people take on these last names to associate themselves with the dynasty in question?

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Did the Byzantines perform ancient Greek plays or just read them?

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Why are some molecules' names based on numbers (Octane, Nonane, Decane for 8,9,10 methyl groups) and others not (Methane, Ethane, Propane for 1,2,3 methyl groups)?

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Rome sacked the Parthian capital several times. How did the Romans end up fighting horse archers effectively?

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What were some of the greatest walls of the ancient world?

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Japanese cinema in the 1950s dealt with themes that were heavily influenced by the aftermath of WWII. Did German cinema experience anything similar?

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Why did many rulers take a variation of the title "Caesar" such as "Kaiser", "Tsar" rather than the higher title of Augustus?	637	AskHistorians
Is it actually impossible for matter to occupy the same space, or is it just difficult due to repulsive effects of electromagnetism or some other force?	555	askscience
We don't often hear of the cities of Rome's European enemies. What are some of their cities worthy of mention?	118	AskHistorians
Is the Montreal plan to dump sewage into the St-Lawrence river actually that bad for the environment or is opposition to it just people trying to get environmental brownie points?	103	askscience
Many cultures have last names that match those of important dynasties, did people take on these last names to associate themselves with the dynasty in question?	74	AskHistorians
Did the Byzantines perform ancient Greek plays or just read them?	42	AskHistorians
Why are some molecules' names based on numbers (Octane, Nonane, Decane for 8,9,10 methyl groups) and others not (Methane, Ethane, Propane for 1,2,3 methyl groups)?	41	askscience
Rome sacked the Parthian capital several times. How did the Romans end up fighting horse archers effectively?	39	AskHistorians
What were some of the greatest walls of the ancient world?	33	AskHistorians
Japanese cinema in the 1950s dealt with themes that were heavily influenced by the aftermath of WWII. Did German cinema experience anything similar?	31	AskHistorians