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How did the Mormon Church's racially charged teachings play out in overseas missionary activities?

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How would "Habemus Papam" have been announced from the loggia in the days before microphones and loudspeakers?

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Are there any books in the literary canon that were regarded as garbage when they first came out?

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And are there any other examples of religions that devolved into mere mythology?

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How did the US dollar come to be the standard currency for international trade?

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Will future generations talk about Christ and the Apostles the way we do about Zeus, Athena et al.?

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Title	Upvotes	Mark as read	Favorited	Rating	Add to a list
How did the Mormon Church's racially charged teachings play out in overseas missionary activities?	365
How would "Habemus Papam" have been announced from the loggia in the days before microphones and loudspeakers?	68
Are there any books in the literary canon that were regarded as garbage when they first came out?	19
And are there any other examples of religions that devolved into mere mythology?	10
How did the US dollar come to be the standard currency for international trade?	4
Will future generations talk about Christ and the Apostles the way we do about Zeus, Athena et al.?	1