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In stories of Prometheus giving fire to mankind, he is punished by having his liver eaten each day and regrown each night (because of his immortality). However, we now know that the liver does actually regenerate, from as little as 25% of its mass. Did the ancient Greeks know this?

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How was the Summer of Love financed?

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Are there any surnames that originated in the United States (or colonies)?

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How did idol worship actually work in the ancient world? Were idols considered to be gods themselves and contain their own power, or were they conduits of heavenly gods' power?

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The Bronze Age always makes me think of weapons and armor, but how common were tools and household objects made of bronze? Spades, sickles, ploughs, spoons, combs, razors?

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Did John the Baptist "invent" the practice of baptism?

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How did Pizarro explore the Pacific coast of South America after crossing Panama overland?

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Would Hebrews/Canaanites have looked noticeably different from Egyptians at the time of the Exodus? Could they pass as Egyptian?

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Was claiming demonic possession a viable legal defense at any time? Has it ever been successfully used to escape murder charges, or something similar?

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According to wiki, when Christianity was first introduced to the German peoples (including Scandinavians), Jesus Christ was portrayed as a powerful warrior figure. If true, when and how did this conception of Christ change in Northern Europe?

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In stories of Prometheus giving fire to mankind, he is punished by having his liver eaten each day and regrown each night (because of his immortality). However, we now know that the liver does actually regenerate, from as little as 25% of its mass. Did the ancient Greeks know this?	1911	AskHistorians
How was the Summer of Love financed?	248	AskHistorians
Are there any surnames that originated in the United States (or colonies)?	195	AskHistorians
How did idol worship actually work in the ancient world? Were idols considered to be gods themselves and contain their own power, or were they conduits of heavenly gods' power?	94	AskHistorians
The Bronze Age always makes me think of weapons and armor, but how common were tools and household objects made of bronze? Spades, sickles, ploughs, spoons, combs, razors?	72	AskHistorians
Did John the Baptist "invent" the practice of baptism?	63	AskHistorians
How did Pizarro explore the Pacific coast of South America after crossing Panama overland?	49	AskHistorians
Would Hebrews/Canaanites have looked noticeably different from Egyptians at the time of the Exodus? Could they pass as Egyptian?	39	AskHistorians
Was claiming demonic possession a viable legal defense at any time? Has it ever been successfully used to escape murder charges, or something similar?	36	AskHistorians
According to wiki, when Christianity was first introduced to the German peoples (including Scandinavians), Jesus Christ was portrayed as a powerful warrior figure. If true, when and how did this conception of Christ change in Northern Europe?	31	AskHistorians