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How was the printing press adjusted for alphabets that have connected lettering by design (e.g. Arabic)? Did it delay the introduction of the printing press in regions where such alphabets are used?

1967 upvotes • r/AskHistorians

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[WP] In your days you were the best con-artist in town, now you are a sweet old lady. One day a young fellow approaches you with your patented con! Time to school this kid.

1653 upvotes • r/WritingPrompts

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I'm part of a siege of a city during the late middle ages as a normal soldier, it's been lasting four months already. What do I do all day?

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Why do some older books have a title that seems to be two titles? For example The wreck of the Titan; or Futility

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Does radioactive decay of an atom cause significant changes in the properties of chemical compounds?

255 upvotes • r/askscience

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Is there an important battle that was basically settled in favor of the disadvantaged party (fewer men, resources, tech etc.) by the occurrence of a natural disaster?

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During my last hike in the French alps I found seashells, now I know this is because of plate tectonics, but what did people think about the origin of these seashells in the mountains before plate tectonics were known?

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Did women dress up as men during the Middle Ages to participate in crusades and find lost husbands/male relatives?

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How did the people in French Louisiana feel about being sold to the United States by Napoleon?

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[WP] Your neighbor is desperately trying to hide the fact that he is a powerful wizard.

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How was the printing press adjusted for alphabets that have connected lettering by design (e.g. Arabic)? Did it delay the introduction of the printing press in regions where such alphabets are used?	1967	AskHistorians
[WP] In your days you were the best con-artist in town, now you are a sweet old lady. One day a young fellow approaches you with your patented con! Time to school this kid.	1653	WritingPrompts
I'm part of a siege of a city during the late middle ages as a normal soldier, it's been lasting four months already. What do I do all day?	1009	AskHistorians
Why do some older books have a title that seems to be two titles? For example The wreck of the Titan; or Futility	382	AskHistorians
Does radioactive decay of an atom cause significant changes in the properties of chemical compounds?	255	askscience
Is there an important battle that was basically settled in favor of the disadvantaged party (fewer men, resources, tech etc.) by the occurrence of a natural disaster?	113	AskHistorians
During my last hike in the French alps I found seashells, now I know this is because of plate tectonics, but what did people think about the origin of these seashells in the mountains before plate tectonics were known?	103	AskHistorians
Did women dress up as men during the Middle Ages to participate in crusades and find lost husbands/male relatives?	59	AskHistorians
How did the people in French Louisiana feel about being sold to the United States by Napoleon?	31	AskHistorians
[WP] Your neighbor is desperately trying to hide the fact that he is a powerful wizard.	19	WritingPrompts