AskHistorians

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When Darwin’s theory of evolution first came out, did any biologists/scientists say something like “wow, duh. Why didn’t I think of that?”	32
From 1947 to 1977, around 50 African countries gained their independence. Almost all experienced civil wars soon after. What made the countries that did NOT go through civil war different?	29
In WW2, thousands of Congolese soldiers in the Force Publique are said to have "served in Palestine." What was their mission there? What cities were they in? Did they use their weapons? Are there any photos of this? Thanks!	12
I've heard of the Cahokia people as an example of a Native American tribe that had already disintegrated by 1492. There must be other examples with fascinating stories - what were they?	12
Were personal headphones popular anywhere before walkmen?	6
Which Native American groups were able to exercise power and control over other groups in the centuries before Columbus? How did those power structures change in the time period leading up to 1492?	5
Was there ever a time in the 2-party portion of US history when a significant portion of the voting public, perhaps via polling, approved of BOTH candidates? ie "I really like them both so we're in good hands"	3
Before the Nazi regime in Germany, which group/nationality was most universally regarded as ‘evil’? Ie British Empire? Bolsheviks? Spanish?	1
Since the creation of sperm donations, has there ever been a family or group of people, possibly a religious group, that has used them to spread their DNA? You hear about guys with 10+ kids who say God intends them to have as many as possible. Wouldn't sperm donation be the best method for this?	1
I just learned of the daring capture of the German submarine U-505 during WW2. We’re there any examples of Allied troops boarding damaged submarines only for the sub to explode via depth charges?	1

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