Clearing Safari history & typeahead

Is it necessary to do anything more than select 'Clear History' from the
History dropdown menu in order to completely erase the 'history'?
I ask both because in Windows it is (necessary to do more) and because I've
been experiencing 'typeahead' fill-ins that I assume must come from the
history -- even after I've cleared it.
Also, I personally find typeahead's attempts to complete URL's and other
information as I type distracting. Is there a way to disable this?
Thanks.

If I've cleared the 'history' and restarted the computer (clearing the cache), and since I have no bookmarks, how is Safari able to source from these?
Restarting the computer does not clear the Safari cache. You would have to choose "empty cache" from the Safari Menu.
You can add your voice to the growing number of people who would like to see this feature as an option via the Preference Menu, rather than having to work around it. Feedback to Apple can be sent via this Apple page.
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