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How did Japan end up calling itself by China's name for the country: "Land of the Rising Sun"?

325 upvotes • Algernon_Asimov

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Were foreign bodyguards like the Varangian guard and Swiss guard generally less prone to betrayal/intrigue then their domestic counterparts like the Praetorians?

325 upvotes • Vortigern

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If I wanted to learn the fighting ways of a Spartan, to include training (morning PT) and diet what books should I read? Just found this sub and love it, thanks guys and gals.

325 upvotes • CrossfitBobafett

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In New York City, has there ever been a serious attempt at eliminating Central Park?

325 upvotes • sideeffectsinclude

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Was any "Golden Age" in history recognized as such at the time?

325 upvotes • Indis_

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Has there ever been a three-way battle? If so, what happened?

325 upvotes • Adam-West

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Did Asian clothes have pockets inside the sleeves?

325 upvotes • guhmby

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Why did the USA use a second nuclear bomb when attacking Japan in 1945?

325 upvotes • Nrwaior

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How common were incestual relations in medieval times outside of royal families?

325 upvotes • 4licks

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In WW2 why was the United States Military the primary user of the .50 Cal? Whats so great about it in particular compared to other heavy MGs?

325 upvotes • Doncuneo

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Title	Upvotes	Author	Mark as read	Favorited	Rating	Add to a list
How did Japan end up calling itself by China's name for the country: "Land of the Rising Sun"?	325	Algernon_Asimov
Were foreign bodyguards like the Varangian guard and Swiss guard generally less prone to betrayal/intrigue then their domestic counterparts like the Praetorians?	325	Vortigern
If I wanted to learn the fighting ways of a Spartan, to include training (morning PT) and diet what books should I read? Just found this sub and love it, thanks guys and gals.	325	CrossfitBobafett
In New York City, has there ever been a serious attempt at eliminating Central Park?	325	sideeffectsinclude
Was any "Golden Age" in history recognized as such at the time?	325	Indis_
Has there ever been a three-way battle? If so, what happened?	325	Adam-West
Did Asian clothes have pockets inside the sleeves?	325	guhmby
Why did the USA use a second nuclear bomb when attacking Japan in 1945?	325	Nrwaior
How common were incestual relations in medieval times outside of royal families?	325	4licks
In WW2 why was the United States Military the primary user of the .50 Cal? Whats so great about it in particular compared to other heavy MGs?	325	Doncuneo