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What happened to the families of samurai who committed seppuku?

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What did Vikings think and do about yeast infections?

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According to legend, Archimedes used mirrors to reflect the sun's rays to burn Roman galleys. Is there any truth to this story?

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Historical accounts of Venice's Acqua Alta?

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I was reading how in the Opium wars, monkeys were lit on fire and projected onto British ships. Are there any records of weird or unusual fiery projectiles/weapons?

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Why did cabbage rolls, brought from the Ottoman Empire, become so popular in Swedish cuisine?

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Where I learn more about Byzantine Embroideresses?

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What is the oldest scandal on record?

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Title	Upvotes	Mark as read	Favorited	Rating	Add to a list
What happened to the families of samurai who committed seppuku?	170
What did Vikings think and do about yeast infections?	24
According to legend, Archimedes used mirrors to reflect the sun's rays to burn Roman galleys. Is there any truth to this story?	22
Historical accounts of Venice's Acqua Alta?	3
I was reading how in the Opium wars, monkeys were lit on fire and projected onto British ships. Are there any records of weird or unusual fiery projectiles/weapons?	3
Why did cabbage rolls, brought from the Ottoman Empire, become so popular in Swedish cuisine?	2
Where I learn more about Byzantine Embroideresses?	2
What is the oldest scandal on record?	0