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How come slaves in the US didn't just walk off the farm while their "owner" was asleep? Or at the very least go in and kill the prick? 16 Don_Dickle 14 »
How did countries invading others, know where they began and ended? How did they know they control this or that area? How even today do we know where one country begins and one ends? 0 Don_Dickle 8 »
Was their ever "religious wars" while people believed in polytheism? Or are religious wars a new thing? 2 Don_Dickle 10 »
Why were the "Hello Girls" denied veteran status in WW1? 0 Don_Dickle 2 »
If Prometheus gave fire/technology what was the next steps afterwards that we developed on our own leading up to at least an age we can all understand? 3 Don_Dickle 0 »
How easy was it to get lost at sea back in the day? During Roman and Greek periods. Or how did Columbus stumble upon America without getting lost? Highly doubt he just set out in a straight direction. 9 Don_Dickle 5 »
Were there "page girls" in 5th century Britain? 0 tgirlschierke 7 »
In what medium be it print music movies or other was the first villain monologue delivered? What was it about? 1 Don_Dickle -3 »
Anyone know any country communities that would like to partner with us? So we can get a first person perspective from time to time. 0 Don_Dickle 2 »
Was Homer's (not the simpsons) that big of a hit when it first came out? What would be a good comparison in today's standards? 2 Don_Dickle 2 »
If Mozart's sister was a musical prodigy and traveling with the family. How come we don't hear more about Maria Anna Mozart while they toured Europe? 1 Don_Dickle 0 »
test. 0 Don_Dickle -4 »
Why was Margaret Thatcher seen as such a vile evil human being? Only thing in the states is just about her involvement in the Falkland War. 7 Don_Dickle 13 »
Who came out better in the Irish British peace accords? 1 Don_Dickle 0 »
How fast did word travel that the thirteen colonies and America where completely independent from the Crown? How long did it take the Brits to get the heck out after it reached all 13? 1 Don_Dickle 9 »
How come it took Nixon so long to learn chopsticks ahead of his visit to China? He spent months learning it. 0 Don_Dickle 3 »
What is the history behind the Columbia Neck Tie? How did it start to mean a snitch and become so prolific? 0 Don_Dickle -2 »
Why did Iran try to help the US in Afghanistan? Considering their whole mantra is US is Evil? And we did not take it? Wouldn't that have been a very very helpful ally? 4 Don_Dickle -4 »
During Vietnam did US Soldiers use the weather to their advantage? The viatmenese were used to. Why not strike or not strike against them during "favorable" conditions for their side? 0 Don_Dickle 1 »
At the time was it a big deal that the ISS was getting built and be crewed by Russians and American astronauts? 1 Don_Dickle 3 »
What was a bigger trial during their respective time periods The McMartin trial or the OJ Simpson one? 3 Don_Dickle 1 »
How was M.C. Escher viewed as popular as we hold him today back in his time? Or was he an artist that became famous after they died? 0 Don_Dickle 3 »
How effective was the Newton's Cannonball theory explaining it the common lay man back then.? 0 Don_Dickle 1 »
Was Johnathan Smith taken seriously with his Modest Proposal? Or were people smart enough at the time to see it as a tongue in cheek sarcastic piece? 2 Don_Dickle 3 »
How effective were spears back in the day? Kind of seems flimsy with just a metal tip and a long body. Why not just target the the wooden part and it's done. How did they last so long? 19 Don_Dickle -4 »
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