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In 1984, an individual or group called "The Monster with 21 Faces" held a Japanese candy company hostage by leaving type-written letters for the media with threats of poisoned candy and substantial demands. Where can I read these letters?

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What impact did Japan's "Monster with 21 Faces" crime ring have on subsequent popular media?

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Why did Belgians stop buying yellow cars in the '90s?

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It's a popular joke that Civil War doctors would amputate any limb on any person for any reason. How accurate is this joke, and how do Civil War amputation rates compare to other time periods/wars?

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What would spy tactics have been like in Europe in the 1600s?

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How would an ancient Egyptian have committed suicide? NSFW

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When and how did humans figure out they could use oil as a fuel source?

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Why do modern pharmacists wear lab coats?

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What happens/had happened when two crown princes get married? Who becomes the king?

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When Europe partitioned Africa, what happened to existing groups, tribes, or indigenous nations that were split by a newly established border?

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Title	Upvotes	Mark as read	Favorited	Rating	Add to a list
In 1984, an individual or group called "The Monster with 21 Faces" held a Japanese candy company hostage by leaving type-written letters for the media with threats of poisoned candy and substantial demands. Where can I read these letters?	7
What impact did Japan's "Monster with 21 Faces" crime ring have on subsequent popular media?	7
Why did Belgians stop buying yellow cars in the '90s?	6
It's a popular joke that Civil War doctors would amputate any limb on any person for any reason. How accurate is this joke, and how do Civil War amputation rates compare to other time periods/wars?	5
What would spy tactics have been like in Europe in the 1600s?	5
How would an ancient Egyptian have committed suicide? NSFW	5
When and how did humans figure out they could use oil as a fuel source?	5
Why do modern pharmacists wear lab coats?	5
What happens/had happened when two crown princes get married? Who becomes the king?	5
When Europe partitioned Africa, what happened to existing groups, tribes, or indigenous nations that were split by a newly established border?	5