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Did Indiana Jones-esque booby-trapped temples ever actually exist?

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Why was everyone so cool about having mistresses back in the day?

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When books say 'the English didn't like their king' or 'the Americans declared their indepence' etc. who exactly are they talking about?

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At the time of signing, how many people were affected by the Magna Carta?

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What opposition, if any, were the Federalist Papers aimed at?

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Let's say I wanted to stage a coup and overthrow a government. Which examples would I learn from throug history to get the best results?

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If I were a slave, anywhere in the world and at any point in history, where would I hope for the best treatment?

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Title	Upvotes	Mark as read	Favorited	Rating	Add to a list
Did Indiana Jones-esque booby-trapped temples ever actually exist?	204
Why was everyone so cool about having mistresses back in the day?	9
When books say 'the English didn't like their king' or 'the Americans declared their indepence' etc. who exactly are they talking about?	3
At the time of signing, how many people were affected by the Magna Carta?	3
What opposition, if any, were the Federalist Papers aimed at?	2
Let's say I wanted to stage a coup and overthrow a government. Which examples would I learn from throug history to get the best results?	1
If I were a slave, anywhere in the world and at any point in history, where would I hope for the best treatment?	0