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Reading letters from history, I'm struck by how intimate and affectionate the friendships are between male friends. We find this between Hamilton and Laurens, and between Lincoln and Speed. When did men shift from writing each other love letters, to just getting together for some drinks?

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Why were notions of honor and pride so important in 18th-19th century Europe that people would duel over an insult? When and how did it come to be that way, and when did it die down?

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What is the history of girls calling their boyfriends "Daddy"?

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Were there ever a “tribe” or nation of people that were approximately 100% for features like blue eyes, green eyes, red hair, of blonde hair?

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What are some of the historical influences on the Harry Potter series? Where did JK Rowling get the idea for the uniforms, schools, magical culture, hats, wands, etc?

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Reading letters from history, I'm struck by how intimate and affectionate the friendships are between male friends. We find this between Hamilton and Laurens, and between Lincoln and Speed. When did men shift from writing each other love letters, to just getting together for some drinks?	5520
Why were notions of honor and pride so important in 18th-19th century Europe that people would duel over an insult? When and how did it come to be that way, and when did it die down?	5
What is the history of girls calling their boyfriends "Daddy"?	0
Were there ever a “tribe” or nation of people that were approximately 100% for features like blue eyes, green eyes, red hair, of blonde hair?	0
What are some of the historical influences on the Harry Potter series? Where did JK Rowling get the idea for the uniforms, schools, magical culture, hats, wands, etc?	0