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Are there any famous examples of literally shooting the messenger?

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When was the first recorded statement that the moon's illumination comes from the sun?

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Is there anywhere on Planet Earth without ANY life?

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What lost work would historians most wish to be rediscovered?

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“Alexander was only defeated once, the Cynic philosophers said long after his death, and that was by Hephaestion's thighs.” - Usually this is understood to refer to them as lovers, but could 'thighs' simply refer to their wrestling bouts as children?

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There are lots of historical instances of monotheism permanently conquering polytheism but seldom the reverse. Has there been such a long-term conquest?

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How did seemingly primitive barbarian tribes (Eg. Cimbri, Teutones) mine and forge enough steel for their armies?

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Can an analysis be made of surviving busts of Caesar, Servilia and Brutus to determine whether Caesar was really Brutus's father?

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When did 'make love' start to mean sex? What exactly did it mean before that?

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Are there any famous examples of literally shooting the messenger?	1	AskHistorians
When was the first recorded statement that the moon's illumination comes from the sun?	1	AskHistorians
Is there anywhere on Planet Earth without ANY life?	1	askscience
What lost work would historians most wish to be rediscovered?	1	AskHistorians
“Alexander was only defeated once, the Cynic philosophers said long after his death, and that was by Hephaestion's thighs.” - Usually this is understood to refer to them as lovers, but could 'thighs' simply refer to their wrestling bouts as children?	1	AskHistorians
There are lots of historical instances of monotheism permanently conquering polytheism but seldom the reverse. Has there been such a long-term conquest?	0	AskHistorians
How did seemingly primitive barbarian tribes (Eg. Cimbri, Teutones) mine and forge enough steel for their armies?	0	AskHistorians
Can an analysis be made of surviving busts of Caesar, Servilia and Brutus to determine whether Caesar was really Brutus's father?	0	AskHistorians
When did 'make love' start to mean sex? What exactly did it mean before that?	0	AskHistorians