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Why did some of the days of the week end up being named after Norse Gods while others were named after Roman ones?

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How did Classic Maya plumbing (flush toilets, underground aqueducts, water filters) work?

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How did Classic Maya plumbing (flush toilets, underground aqueducts, water filters) work?

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What is the history of "Antiquifying" city names?

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Is there a historical precedent for the "joke" candidate beyond the 20th century?

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Were there Military Campaign Seasons outside of Europe?

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Title	Upvotes	Mark as read	Favorited	Rating	Add to a list
Why did some of the days of the week end up being named after Norse Gods while others were named after Roman ones?	3062
How did Classic Maya plumbing (flush toilets, underground aqueducts, water filters) work?	103
How did Classic Maya plumbing (flush toilets, underground aqueducts, water filters) work?	43
What is the history of "Antiquifying" city names?	17
Is there a historical precedent for the "joke" candidate beyond the 20th century?	5
Were there Military Campaign Seasons outside of Europe?	2