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Why did Sri Lanka become a separate country instead of an Indian state?

140 upvotes • TheSanityInspector

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According to Wikipedia, when the British left the falklands in 1774, they left a plaque claiming the islands for George III. What happened to this plaque? Is it still up?

140 upvotes • njuff22

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During the Roman Empire, guys with armies in the provinces liked to declare themselves Roman Emperor. Charlemagne was a guy with an army from a former Roman province that declared himself Roman Emperor. Is there continuity there? Was Charlemagne drawing on history for his legitimacy?

140 upvotes • jurble

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What is the main origin of English nobility? Are English nobles mainly from Normand origin or are they "mixed" with the Anglo-Saxons?

140 upvotes • FrankVillain

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Haig's Coup: How Richard Nixon's Closest Aide Forced Him from Office

140 upvotes • rlocker12

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Was there a reason behind the seeming glut of assassination attempts on Queen Victoria in her early reign?

140 upvotes • keplar

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When and why did Manhattan's ports go away?

140 upvotes • Animastryfe

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How did the United States government “destabilize” Central America in the late 20th century?

140 upvotes • nalgononas

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Were Flamberge (flame-bladed) swords actually used, and if so how commonly, in Europe despite their odd shape and difficulty to construct?

140 upvotes • alfatems

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In Ancient Greece, how did women become oracles? What was the criteria?

140 upvotes • [deleted]

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Title	Upvotes	Author	Mark as read	Favorited	Rating	Add to a list
Why did Sri Lanka become a separate country instead of an Indian state?	140	TheSanityInspector
According to Wikipedia, when the British left the falklands in 1774, they left a plaque claiming the islands for George III. What happened to this plaque? Is it still up?	140	njuff22
During the Roman Empire, guys with armies in the provinces liked to declare themselves Roman Emperor. Charlemagne was a guy with an army from a former Roman province that declared himself Roman Emperor. Is there continuity there? Was Charlemagne drawing on history for his legitimacy?	140	jurble
What is the main origin of English nobility? Are English nobles mainly from Normand origin or are they "mixed" with the Anglo-Saxons?	140	FrankVillain
Haig's Coup: How Richard Nixon's Closest Aide Forced Him from Office	140	rlocker12
Was there a reason behind the seeming glut of assassination attempts on Queen Victoria in her early reign?	140	keplar
When and why did Manhattan's ports go away?	140	Animastryfe
How did the United States government “destabilize” Central America in the late 20th century?	140	nalgononas
Were Flamberge (flame-bladed) swords actually used, and if so how commonly, in Europe despite their odd shape and difficulty to construct?	140	alfatems
In Ancient Greece, how did women become oracles? What was the criteria?	140	[deleted]