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From Facebook: "Pineapples were a status symbol in 18th century England. They were so expensive that you could rent them by the night and take them to parties with you". Can I get more insight on this?
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When ingredients from the new world made their way to Europe, which country's cooking was most affected?
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Brandenburg was completely ravaged during the 30 Years War, but came out of it with a big army and their claims on Prussia and Pomerania honoured. How did this happen?
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In 1961 India invaded and annexed the Portuguese enclave of Goa, which Portugal had controlled since the 1500's. Why didn't Western nations aid Portugal by opposing India, diplomatically or through force?
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In the supposedly historically accurate movie The Siege of Jadotville there was talk of the actions taken in the Congo potentially leading to WWIII. How accurate are these claims? Was there ever any real danger of WWIII breaking out due to conflicts taking place within the Congo?
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