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When did people start understanding hallucinations vs visions?

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Before Vaughan Williams' compilations, was there any serious attempt made to preserve folk music (apart from through oral tradition?) How did it turn out?

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Origin stories/myths aside, how did the first generations of Chinese footbinders 'practice', and how long did it take to agree on a normal approach?

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I’m a Medieval English peasant. How much am I concerned with personal hygiene?

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How were overuse/rsi injuries understood and dealt with by Roman physical workers (eg Gladiators, construction workers, soldiers), and how sympathetically were they regarded by slave owners?

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How were overuse/rsi injuries dealt with by Roman labourers (eg construction workers, gladiators, soldiers) and how sympathetically were they regarded by slave owners?

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How did (any era of) wealthy/court ladies, when trying to attract husbands, deal with things like acne, bad hair days etc?

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Title	Upvotes	Mark as read	Favorited	Rating	Add to a list
When did people start understanding hallucinations vs visions?	83
Before Vaughan Williams' compilations, was there any serious attempt made to preserve folk music (apart from through oral tradition?) How did it turn out?	50
Origin stories/myths aside, how did the first generations of Chinese footbinders 'practice', and how long did it take to agree on a normal approach?	19
I’m a Medieval English peasant. How much am I concerned with personal hygiene?	6
How were overuse/rsi injuries understood and dealt with by Roman physical workers (eg Gladiators, construction workers, soldiers), and how sympathetically were they regarded by slave owners?	2
How were overuse/rsi injuries dealt with by Roman labourers (eg construction workers, gladiators, soldiers) and how sympathetically were they regarded by slave owners?	1
How did (any era of) wealthy/court ladies, when trying to attract husbands, deal with things like acne, bad hair days etc?	1