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How were rats treated before the Black Death? Do people had the same knee-jerk reaction to kill them on sight as we do now?

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We know ancient Romans felt a genuine disdain for actors. What did other ancient cultures feel about them?

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Why where suspenders so popular in the western world during the first half of the 20th century?

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The original jewish ritual was full of animal sacrifices, when did it change and why?

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I speak Spanish and I’ve been wondering... how far back could I go and still communicate?

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Did a zero alcohol consumption society ever existed?

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How did soccer end up being such a popular sport in South America?

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I want to learn a bit more about Latinamerica's Independece Wars, specially in South America. What book do you recommend?

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Día de muertos question: when did the tradition of bringing food to your loved ones graves during Día de Muertos started?

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Was courtly love a real thing amongst the medieval European nobles? Are there famous people engaged in this practice?

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How were rats treated before the Black Death? Do people had the same knee-jerk reaction to kill them on sight as we do now?	20
We know ancient Romans felt a genuine disdain for actors. What did other ancient cultures feel about them?	17
Why where suspenders so popular in the western world during the first half of the 20th century?	17
The original jewish ritual was full of animal sacrifices, when did it change and why?	16
I speak Spanish and I’ve been wondering... how far back could I go and still communicate?	10
Did a zero alcohol consumption society ever existed?	9
How did soccer end up being such a popular sport in South America?	9
I want to learn a bit more about Latinamerica's Independece Wars, specially in South America. What book do you recommend?	9
Día de muertos question: when did the tradition of bringing food to your loved ones graves during Día de Muertos started?	9
Was courtly love a real thing amongst the medieval European nobles? Are there famous people engaged in this practice?	8