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In World War I, during the construction/digging of the trenches and bunkers did soldiers/engineers etc. discover ancient/medieval artefacts or ruins of archaeological/cultural interest?

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Is Denda's helmet purposely designed to look phallic?

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Could ancient civilizations really not do some kinds of math?

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What is the significance of Shakespeare willing to his wife his "second best bed" and his daughter his "best bowl"?

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[Book Recommendation Request] I'm interested in reading about Chilean history, specifically its history of domestic military suppression/deployments, as well as Chile's stratified social structure, and perhaps the US's involvement in the coup.

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In World War I, during the construction/digging of the trenches and bunkers did soldiers/engineers etc. discover ancient/medieval artefacts or ruins of archaeological/cultural interest?	1318
Is Denda's helmet purposely designed to look phallic?	47
Could ancient civilizations really not do some kinds of math?	19
What is the significance of Shakespeare willing to his wife his "second best bed" and his daughter his "best bowl"?	17
[Book Recommendation Request] I'm interested in reading about Chilean history, specifically its history of domestic military suppression/deployments, as well as Chile's stratified social structure, and perhaps the US's involvement in the coup.	1