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What if Napoleon Bonaparte born again?
by New Elian on May 22nd, 2011 | 2 people like this | 9 answers | in More Oral history

by Anonymous on December 31st, 1969 | no answers | in

Ever discussed some notable historical event with someone who was around when the event actually occurred?
by Mr Sloan on December 15th, 2010 | 2 people like this | 7 answers | in More Oral history

Who was the speaker at the Oscars decades ago who was unintelligible, but who's speech was counted on the best ever list when read later?
by Natter91 on October 5th, 2010 | one answer | in More Oral history

Do not enter if you do not want to die. O.K.? It is the last Judgment. not math. from math. actual sentence. you will die. Choice .222
by stonedsober on August 4th, 2010 | one answer | in More Oral history

What if the next time the Earth stands still we were frozen in time and a thousand years rolled by? Would that make us a singular purpose?
by stonedsober on May 5th, 2010 | one answer | in More Oral history

How did "loon" (a fish-eating diving bird) come to mean crazy/simple-minded? Diving for your supper sounds pretty smart, doesn't it?
by RosieGHM Jetpacker on April 3rd, 2010 | 2 answers | in More Oral history

Phoenetically, "Gud saint yur borien" is what language? I think it means "God bless you and keep you"?
by compactdisc on January 28th, 2010 | 2 answers | in More Oral history

What are two words that describe feudalism? (one is fine)
by mike.mazuly on January 14th, 2010 | 3 answers | in More Oral history

What is one word that describe a fair?
by mike.mazuly on January 14th, 2010 | 3 answers | in More Oral history

Remember the Millenium Bug? And the Great Tsunami? And 11/9? They have all happened in the last 10 years. why do we remember bad things?
by Rin on December 27th, 2009 | 3 answers | in More Oral history

What is your favorite Fred Simmons quote?
by ExactlyTwentyLetters on December 17th, 2009 | 3 answers | in More Oral history

Who are more dangerous, over-zealous atheists or over-zealous religious fanatics? Or are they all nuts, called by a different name?
by Carrot and Stick on November 25th, 2009 | 4 answers | in More Oral history

HOW CAN I CHOOSE A BEST FRIEND?
by AZIZBRAHIM on October 31st, 2009 | 11 answers | in More Oral history

What was the generation born between 1980 and 2000 called. And did they have a nickname?
by Anonymous on September 30th, 2009 | 7 answers | in More Oral history

What's your oral history?
by 1620ismybreak on September 28th, 2009 | 2 answers | in More Oral history

How much of the bible is embellished tall tales, passed down generation after generation, much like Greek Gods or Native American folklore?
by t3naciousV on September 22nd, 2009 | 5 answers | in More Oral history

Fearing tyranny from a strong central goverment, some states demanded this be added to the constitution what is it?
by lacherica on September 21st, 2009 | one answer | in More Oral history

What were the other sources of communication of the stone age people?
by Anonymous on September 13th, 2009 | one answer | in More Oral history

How do you think the stone age people send the message through sound system?
by Anonymous on September 13th, 2009 | no answers | in More Oral history

How do you think the stone age people communicated with each other?
by Anonymous on September 13th, 2009 | 8 answers | in More Oral history

Is oral history lost on the aurally deficient?
by anonymous on August 31st, 2009 | 4 answers | in More Oral history

What is a principle or "saying" in society that you dislike or disagree with?
by fluffynugs420 on August 7th, 2009 | 2 answers | in More Oral history

How reliable are stories that have been passed down orally through generations?
by Clown on July 23rd, 2009 | one answer | in More Oral history

Ancient proverb: "Fools have no interest in understanding; they only want to air their own opinions." Thoughts?
by Mister IT is trying to Liahona outta here on June 28th, 2009 | 2 answers | in More Oral history

Where or what does the word "cure" derive from?
by Falsified Hero on June 5th, 2009 | 2 answers | in More Oral history

1 .which city in metro manila has the largest population? 2.what is the population of manila in 2007?3.what is the largest play in broadway?4.where is the petronas tower located?
by shanenim on June 1st, 2009 | no answers | in More Oral history

Do you trust oral history? Why or why not?
by A on April 22nd, 2009 | 13 answers | in More Oral history

Can you develop an accent?
by bucKo. on April 10th, 2009 | 9 answers | in More Oral history

If bards were storytellers of old - with tales of adventure, of moral choices, of people's lives - then who are our storytellers today?
by debtahals wears a curiosity COAT on March 22nd, 2009 | 12 answers | in More Oral history

Which do you lend more credence to, a written history of a people, or an oral one? Given that oral history often becomes folklore, do you give it the same level of belief as one written?
by Keysha on March 21st, 2009 | one answer | in More Oral history

What do you do when there's an awckward silence?
by Anonymous on March 15th, 2009 | 3 answers | in More Oral history

Have you ever been interviewed for a student's history project because you had interesting history in your family?
by Marguerite on February 19th, 2009 | one answer | in More Oral history

It's true that both written and oral history are subject to extreme bias and one-sidedness; but isn't oral history further flawed, because there is no way to prove what was spoken (before audio recordings) whereas you CAN find millenia-old texts?
by ACCOUNT CLOSED on February 13th, 2009 | 2 answers | in More Oral history

You learn no written or oral history exists for a local non-profit group in your town. You want to interview (& record) older members. What questions would you ask them?
by debtahals wears a curiosity COAT on January 31st, 2009 | 4 answers | in More Oral history

What questions would you love to have asked family members who are no longer with you? (who and what)
by debtahals wears a curiosity COAT on January 31st, 2009 | 10 answers | in More Oral history

Have you ever heard of the inspirational speakers Joyce Meyer or Joel Osteen? What do you think?
by InfoJunkie on January 28th, 2009 | 10 answers | in More Oral history

I wrote an oratory on greatness, that really hasn't been successful. I want a speech that will impact all and I have no idea how to better my speech. it says we think it wealth, fame, or the perfect body. What should I do?
by Anonymous on January 19th, 2009 | 2 answers | in More Oral history

Blow the tannery whistle! (see my answer for the story) Do you know of a local expression with a story behind it? Would you share it with us?
by Prime wants the old AB back on December 15th, 2008 | one answer | in More Oral history

When will the modern English language become a different language? Several centuries ago, English speakers spoke "Old English" then "Middle English" now we speak "Modern English", when will it change again to something incomprehensible to today's speakers
by ebick767 on December 10th, 2008 | 7 answers | in More Oral history

Here's a link to hundreds of oral history interviews (taped conversations) you can listen to online. Can choose by topic. Would you listen to one, ask your grandparent(s) ques & tape that, or record your own experiences/memories?
by debtahals wears a curiosity COAT on November 22nd, 2008 | 2 answers | in More Oral history