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Why did so many countries get named 'Guinea' when they were colonized?

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In your field of study, what were the bathing practices of the middle class/common people? Also, how did they deal with the smell of body odor?

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What was Africa like before decolonization? What was it like before the 20th century?

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When did the practice of compiling 'news' of current events for local villages or towns begin?

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Is WWII directly responsible for pulling the US out if the depression? If so, can modern wars do the same? Why haven't they pulled us out of a recession?

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Can we discuss PTSD in your field of expertise?

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Is there any signs of Atheism in the hardcore biblical days?

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When has the concept of "love" first come about?

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Why is child sexual abuse so predominant in the religious community?

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Contact with European diseases caused great devastation in Native American populations. Did the Africans also experience wide-spread disease due to European contact?

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Title	Upvotes	Mark as read	Favorited	Rating	Add to a list
Why did so many countries get named 'Guinea' when they were colonized?	227
In your field of study, what were the bathing practices of the middle class/common people? Also, how did they deal with the smell of body odor?	34
What was Africa like before decolonization? What was it like before the 20th century?	16
When did the practice of compiling 'news' of current events for local villages or towns begin?	15
Is WWII directly responsible for pulling the US out if the depression? If so, can modern wars do the same? Why haven't they pulled us out of a recession?	3
Can we discuss PTSD in your field of expertise?	2
Is there any signs of Atheism in the hardcore biblical days?	2
When has the concept of "love" first come about?	1
Why is child sexual abuse so predominant in the religious community?	1
Contact with European diseases caused great devastation in Native American populations. Did the Africans also experience wide-spread disease due to European contact?	1