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Why isn't eating raw fish as common in historical western cultures vs eastern cultures? Seafood is a huge part of the European diet but it is traditionally preserved/salted.

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Is there a link between the common use of saunas in Europe and Roman baths?

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What did Elvis have to say about The Beatles? Was he jealous of their popularity?

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Before the advent of eyeglasses, was it common for military officers to be relieved of command for not being able to see formations in the distance?

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It seems like all European colonies were sold back home as being "civilizing" and "beneficial" towards the colonized, when they were actually exploitative and abusive relationships. Are there any examples of a colonization effort that was actually humanitarian from the start and good for everyone?

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Was there a significant cultural divide between North Korea and South Korea before the Korean War?

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Why isn't eating raw fish as common in historical western cultures vs eastern cultures? Seafood is a huge part of the European diet but it is traditionally preserved/salted.	3
Is there a link between the common use of saunas in Europe and Roman baths?	3
What did Elvis have to say about The Beatles? Was he jealous of their popularity?	2
Before the advent of eyeglasses, was it common for military officers to be relieved of command for not being able to see formations in the distance?	1
It seems like all European colonies were sold back home as being "civilizing" and "beneficial" towards the colonized, when they were actually exploitative and abusive relationships. Are there any examples of a colonization effort that was actually humanitarian from the start and good for everyone?	1
Was there a significant cultural divide between North Korea and South Korea before the Korean War?	1