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In the show "Watchmen", after the US wins the Vietnam War with the help of Dr. Manhattan, Vietnam is made a full state in the Union. What plans did the US actually have for Vietnam if they had won the war?
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The third-century prophet Mānī said that the four great empires of the world were Rome, Persia, China and Axum. We know that Rome and Persia interacted with and knew of Axum (via Egypt), but what about China? Did it have any knowledge of that ancient Ethiopian kingdom?
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In 1345 Ibn Battuta boarded a Chinese ship and admired their size, 5 decks & private cabins with their own lavatories which can be reserved. This all seems unexpectedly modern and luxurious. What was it like to travel on sea as a wealthy merchant? What other Amenities were offered?
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Why did the the native peoples of south a Central America seem to be much more advanced in terms of buildings, technology, and government compared to those of North America?
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It's the Victorian Era and my wife and I are walking in London far from our home when nature calls. How do we go about finding a restroom to use?
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The United Fruit Company was infamously involved in military coups and various human rights violations in Latin America. Has there been any talk of its successor company, Chiquita International, paying reparations to the states affected by its actions?
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