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Where did the medieval water myth come from?

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What's the context of this portrait of Tsar Alexander I with a... fauxhawk?

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Did telegraph operators talk to each other to pass the time? Are there in-jokes that developed among operators on certain interconnects?

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The Temperance Movement in the US is strongly associated with women who championed both personal "moral practices" and changes to public policy. Was this involvement significantly driven by alcoholism-related domestic abuse?

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How far back in Russian history would a joke or comment about "getting sent to Siberia" have been understandable?

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When did "conspiracy theories" about Shakespeare's authorship of his works originate?

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Is the Medieval Water Myth unique to European/Eurocentric history?

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[Methodology/Personal Practice Question] How do you take and organize your notes?

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How did cavalry retain its usefulness after the advent of firearms?

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How did the importance of the North Sea fishery evolve over time?

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Title	Upvotes	Mark as read	Favorited	Rating	Add to a list
Where did the medieval water myth come from?	203
What's the context of this portrait of Tsar Alexander I with a... fauxhawk?	125
Did telegraph operators talk to each other to pass the time? Are there in-jokes that developed among operators on certain interconnects?	115
The Temperance Movement in the US is strongly associated with women who championed both personal "moral practices" and changes to public policy. Was this involvement significantly driven by alcoholism-related domestic abuse?	101
How far back in Russian history would a joke or comment about "getting sent to Siberia" have been understandable?	99
When did "conspiracy theories" about Shakespeare's authorship of his works originate?	59
Is the Medieval Water Myth unique to European/Eurocentric history?	40
[Methodology/Personal Practice Question] How do you take and organize your notes?	27
How did cavalry retain its usefulness after the advent of firearms?	23
How did the importance of the North Sea fishery evolve over time?	8