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Queen Elizabeth is descendent from William the Conqueror, but to what extent does she actually have Viking blood in her veins?

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Has Jerusalem always had a continuous population of Jews, Christians and Muslims present within the city?

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During public executions, condemned people were often given the chance to say some final words, did anyone ever save themselves by what they said?

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How did purple become a Halloween color?

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Oftentimes before a public execution, the condemned person was given a chance to say some final words; did anyone ever save him or herself by what they said?

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If Arabs and Jews share a common genetic heritage, and most of Palestine followed Judaism 2000 years ago, is it correct to assume that most Palestinians today are likely descended from Jews?

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How did hunter-gatherer people react in their first exposure to modern technology and culture?

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Why did dark, self-depreciating, and pessimistic music become so popular in the early 90's?

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Queen Elizabeth is descendent from William the Conqueror, but to what extent does she actually have Viking blood in her veins?	5
Has Jerusalem always had a continuous population of Jews, Christians and Muslims present within the city?	3
During public executions, condemned people were often given the chance to say some final words, did anyone ever save themselves by what they said?	2
How did purple become a Halloween color?	2
Oftentimes before a public execution, the condemned person was given a chance to say some final words; did anyone ever save him or herself by what they said?	2
If Arabs and Jews share a common genetic heritage, and most of Palestine followed Judaism 2000 years ago, is it correct to assume that most Palestinians today are likely descended from Jews?	1
How did hunter-gatherer people react in their first exposure to modern technology and culture?	1
Why did dark, self-depreciating, and pessimistic music become so popular in the early 90's?	1