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The 1984 film ‘Amadeus’ depicts a bread carrier on the streets of Vienna. Is this an accurate depiction of how bakers transported their bread in the freezing cold? Or if not, is there any evidence it was tried at all?

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How did a nobleman in the 1400s hold his lady's hand?

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I am living in 15-16th century Europe and am suffering from some sort of severe mental disorder. What is the chance that I will get my skull cut open by a charlatan on the street, versus being seen by a serious physician... or will the physician do just the same?

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Why does stalemate or, 'no king suicide', exist in chess?

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Did pirates wear puffy shirts?

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How did people go about naming companies in the US during the 1960s and what did the success of such names depend on?

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In 'Scarface' the protagonist is a Cuban political refugee and has been deported to Florida alongside 120,000 criminals and activists. How did the state handle such a surge in potential sources of violence?

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If Stalin was such a problem for post-WWII America, why couldn't he be assassinated?

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What does a culture require in order to be classified as a 'Civilization'?

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According to the recent film, Elvis Presley bridged white-dominated country music with african styles to pioneer rock+roll. Were there any other artists doing such a fusion in the early 50s South? How was this received by African-American musicians and public?

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The 1984 film ‘Amadeus’ depicts a bread carrier on the streets of Vienna. Is this an accurate depiction of how bakers transported their bread in the freezing cold? Or if not, is there any evidence it was tried at all?	84
How did a nobleman in the 1400s hold his lady's hand?	55
I am living in 15-16th century Europe and am suffering from some sort of severe mental disorder. What is the chance that I will get my skull cut open by a charlatan on the street, versus being seen by a serious physician... or will the physician do just the same?	14
Why does stalemate or, 'no king suicide', exist in chess?	11
Did pirates wear puffy shirts?	8
How did people go about naming companies in the US during the 1960s and what did the success of such names depend on?	4
In 'Scarface' the protagonist is a Cuban political refugee and has been deported to Florida alongside 120,000 criminals and activists. How did the state handle such a surge in potential sources of violence?	2
If Stalin was such a problem for post-WWII America, why couldn't he be assassinated?	2
What does a culture require in order to be classified as a 'Civilization'?	2
According to the recent film, Elvis Presley bridged white-dominated country music with african styles to pioneer rock+roll. Were there any other artists doing such a fusion in the early 50s South? How was this received by African-American musicians and public?	1