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Why is "ZZZZzzzzz..." used to denote sleeping as text? When did this usage first occur?

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Why were Native Americans males always depicted as being shirtless? Did they really walk around shirtless all the time?

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Did ancient Egyptian men walk around shirtless as depicted on television?

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What was it like to stay at an inn through the centuries?

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Why are organs associated with sporting events?

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Did homes and buildings have windows before glass was invented? How did people keep warm in the winter?

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Title	Upvotes	Mark as read	Favorited	Rating	Add to a list
Why is "ZZZZzzzzz..." used to denote sleeping as text? When did this usage first occur?	417
Why were Native Americans males always depicted as being shirtless? Did they really walk around shirtless all the time?	208
Did ancient Egyptian men walk around shirtless as depicted on television?	91
What was it like to stay at an inn through the centuries?	54
Why are organs associated with sporting events?	8
Did homes and buildings have windows before glass was invented? How did people keep warm in the winter?	5