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If matter and anti-matter perfectly annihilate, and they are always created in tandem-- Why does matter exist?

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Today I can go to the store and buy any number of distinct varietals of wine. Let's now say I'm French nobility around the turn of the millenia. Is all wine just called wine whether it comes from Pinot Noir or Cab Franc? When did wine varietals start being listed and noticed in France?

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A rabbi mentioned that the Eight Nights of Hanukkah came not from the oil but from the Maccabees finally being able to celebrate a delayed Passover, another eight day holiday. Is there any credence to this?

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"Take me out to the crowd! Buy me some Peanuts and Cracker Jacks!" Wait, what? How did Cracker Jacks, a snack seemingly niche outside of baseball, become so entwined with the baseball stadium experience?

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Today I can take a million and one guided tours through Roman history. What about ancient romans? Would there have been any "tour guides" or the such to show off and teach the history and architecture of their ancient past?

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"Take me out to the crowd! Buy me some Peanuts and Cracker Jacks!" Wait, what? How did Cracker Jacks, a snack seemingly niche outside of baseball, become so entwined with the baseball stadium experience?

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Today I can go to the store and buy any number of distinct varietals of wine. Let's now say I'm French nobility around the turn of the millenia. Is all wine just called wine whether it comes from Pinot Noir or Cab Franc? When did wine varietals start being listed and noticed in France?

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How organized was gambling on Gladiator fights in ancient Rome? Were there ancient bookies and betting lines?

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2/22/22 is a fun date. 11/11/1111 is even better. Are there instances of folks pointing out or noticing that date at the time?

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How did the mail smuggling operations during the US Civil War really play out?

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If matter and anti-matter perfectly annihilate, and they are always created in tandem-- Why does matter exist?	775	askscience
Today I can go to the store and buy any number of distinct varietals of wine. Let's now say I'm French nobility around the turn of the millenia. Is all wine just called wine whether it comes from Pinot Noir or Cab Franc? When did wine varietals start being listed and noticed in France?	38	AskHistorians
A rabbi mentioned that the Eight Nights of Hanukkah came not from the oil but from the Maccabees finally being able to celebrate a delayed Passover, another eight day holiday. Is there any credence to this?	29	AskHistorians
"Take me out to the crowd! Buy me some Peanuts and Cracker Jacks!" Wait, what? How did Cracker Jacks, a snack seemingly niche outside of baseball, become so entwined with the baseball stadium experience?	19	AskHistorians
Today I can take a million and one guided tours through Roman history. What about ancient romans? Would there have been any "tour guides" or the such to show off and teach the history and architecture of their ancient past?	18	AskHistorians
"Take me out to the crowd! Buy me some Peanuts and Cracker Jacks!" Wait, what? How did Cracker Jacks, a snack seemingly niche outside of baseball, become so entwined with the baseball stadium experience?	14	AskHistorians
Today I can go to the store and buy any number of distinct varietals of wine. Let's now say I'm French nobility around the turn of the millenia. Is all wine just called wine whether it comes from Pinot Noir or Cab Franc? When did wine varietals start being listed and noticed in France?	4	AskHistorians
How organized was gambling on Gladiator fights in ancient Rome? Were there ancient bookies and betting lines?	2	AskHistorians
2/22/22 is a fun date. 11/11/1111 is even better. Are there instances of folks pointing out or noticing that date at the time?	2	AskHistorians
How did the mail smuggling operations during the US Civil War really play out?	1	AskHistorians