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Why would someone be listed as a "Slave" in a 1910 US census?

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Have any formerly Independent countries ever voted to become Colonies again?

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Since it's Easter. Let's assume I've committed a crime and will be sentenced to crucifixion. How would that map out, and what would happen to my body afterwards?

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How would "self made" men be treated by the nobility in the Middle Ages?

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Question about a quote in a 17th Century English will

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How many outfits would an Ealdorman have during the Anglo-Saxon period?

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What is the oldest known occupied dwelling?

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My German neighbour used to tell a story about her Grandparents being murdered during World War II because they had dementia. Was this a common practise?

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Title	Upvotes	Mark as read	Favorited	Rating	Add to a list
Why would someone be listed as a "Slave" in a 1910 US census?	259
Have any formerly Independent countries ever voted to become Colonies again?	87
Since it's Easter. Let's assume I've committed a crime and will be sentenced to crucifixion. How would that map out, and what would happen to my body afterwards?	45
How would "self made" men be treated by the nobility in the Middle Ages?	41
Question about a quote in a 17th Century English will	7
How many outfits would an Ealdorman have during the Anglo-Saxon period?	7
What is the oldest known occupied dwelling?	3
My German neighbour used to tell a story about her Grandparents being murdered during World War II because they had dementia. Was this a common practise?	2