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Wouldn't a visit to a brothel in pre-antibiotic days almost guarantee transmission of an STD? Maybe not with a single visit, but say after several? How is that sustainable?

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How did early explorers in the American West cope with the need for water?

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What color would the hat have been in Simon van de Passe's 'Pocahontas' based on historical knowledge of 17th century engraving conventions?

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What is the Native American view of Pocahontas as a historical personage?

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Can you recommend any sources (book or journal articles) that summarize issues related to Oral Tradition?

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Who are some individuals about whom historical opinion is very divided?

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Did pre-antibiotic medical treatments actually cure venereal diseases?

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From a strictly legal point of view, is the Second Amendment of the U.S. Constitution really as vague and contentious as American society chooses to regard it?

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Who are some people in history who were the only (living) witnesses to the thing they are famous for?

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When explorers in the 16-1700s were looking for a Northwest passage, didn’t it occur to anyone that water flows downhill so they’re eventually be blocked by mountains?

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Wouldn't a visit to a brothel in pre-antibiotic days almost guarantee transmission of an STD? Maybe not with a single visit, but say after several? How is that sustainable?	4040
How did early explorers in the American West cope with the need for water?	9
What color would the hat have been in Simon van de Passe's 'Pocahontas' based on historical knowledge of 17th century engraving conventions?	9
What is the Native American view of Pocahontas as a historical personage?	9
Can you recommend any sources (book or journal articles) that summarize issues related to Oral Tradition?	6
Who are some individuals about whom historical opinion is very divided?	2
Did pre-antibiotic medical treatments actually cure venereal diseases?	1
From a strictly legal point of view, is the Second Amendment of the U.S. Constitution really as vague and contentious as American society chooses to regard it?	1
Who are some people in history who were the only (living) witnesses to the thing they are famous for?	0
When explorers in the 16-1700s were looking for a Northwest passage, didn’t it occur to anyone that water flows downhill so they’re eventually be blocked by mountains?	0