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What is the origin of the idea of 3 meals per day? Did other cultures have other meal schedules?

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Did Japan consult with Nazi Germany before bombing Pearl Harbor? Did they know that Germany would promptly declare war on the US?

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How did Stalin transform the position of General Secretary from a minor adminstrative role to de-facto ruler of the party?

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Did Nazis persecute lesbian females or just gay men? Did they have a position on transgender individuals, or was that not an issue?

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Did European Nations during the High Middle Ages (~1200-1400) have any immigration restrictions? If I was in France and wanted to live in what is now Poland, would I just be able to?

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Was there a tourism industry in Ancient Rome?

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How was Himmler caught?

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Why did Germany declare war on US on Dec. 11th, 1941

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Why was Austria considered the "first victim of Nazism" when a vast majority appeared to enthusiastically welcome Anschluss?

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Title	Upvotes	Mark as read	Favorited	Rating	Add to a list
What is the origin of the idea of 3 meals per day? Did other cultures have other meal schedules?	436
Did Japan consult with Nazi Germany before bombing Pearl Harbor? Did they know that Germany would promptly declare war on the US?	280
How did Stalin transform the position of General Secretary from a minor adminstrative role to de-facto ruler of the party?	134
Did Nazis persecute lesbian females or just gay men? Did they have a position on transgender individuals, or was that not an issue?	110
Did European Nations during the High Middle Ages (~1200-1400) have any immigration restrictions? If I was in France and wanted to live in what is now Poland, would I just be able to?	107
Was there a tourism industry in Ancient Rome?	104
How was Himmler caught?	92
[deleted by user]	51
Why did Germany declare war on US on Dec. 11th, 1941	42
Why was Austria considered the "first victim of Nazism" when a vast majority appeared to enthusiastically welcome Anschluss?	29