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How common was the Niqab, Burqa and Hijab amongst Islamic women (both common and noble) throughout history?
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In the PBS documentary on the Vietnam war by Ken Burns and Lynn Novick, the opening narration includes the quote "It was begun in good faith by decent people out of faithful misunderstandings" How reflective is this quote of your profession's understanding of the origins of the war?
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How was vigilantism perceived in ancient times when a concrete police force hadn't been established yet?
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When was insurance "invented"? For what product was it and how long until it became the norm and spread to multiple aspects of our lives?
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Recently, Donald Trump argued that because the Kurdish people did not participate in WWII and the Normandy landings, they would no longer receive U.S. military aid. What distinct role did the Kurds play in WWII, if any?
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Ancient Egypt was dominated by people who believed in a variety of gods (i.e. Ra and Osiris). Is belief in the "old gods" totally wiped out there, or have there been cases of folk traditions (as in Scandinavia) or even believers left over up to the late 20th century?
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Canada is seen typically as a "peaceful" nation by many online, but recently one of my friends from Latin America told me that the country has been responsible for many negative impacts in the region. What atrocities has Canada committed in Latin America?
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Why do we perceive chinese dragons and european dragons as different kinds of the same mythical creature when they are so different?
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