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What is known about the fate of Hitler's corpse?

205 upvotes • crovansci

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From a historical perspective, what is the reason for the relatively high populations of India and China, compared to places like Europe and South America, for example? Were the Indians and Chinese of the past comparatively healthier than people in other areas?

205 upvotes • Forgotmyoldlogon

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Why didn't any of the Anglosphere countries become fascist or communist during the 20th century, like many other western nations did?

205 upvotes • RunDNA

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Why didn't the 13 Colonies just try to stretch themselves out West as far as possible instead of creating new states/territories?

205 upvotes • tapsoda

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Are we really that much more promiscuous now than in the 1700s or 1800s? It just seems like I've heard a lot of stories about royalty and high profile people of then dabbling in a lot of affairs.

205 upvotes • JFREEDOML

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Why is the term neo-nazi used rather than using nazi? Is there a difference between the two?

205 upvotes • THE_SHRIMP

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Say I am a peasant in medieval England and I suffer a medical emergency while out in the field. Is there any kind of emergency medical response? Who is responsible for my care?

205 upvotes • [deleted]

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During WW2, what did Germany hope to gain by invading North Africa?

205 upvotes • modakode

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Did horse carriage drivers protest against taxis with as much passion as taxi drivers are now protesting against Uber?

205 upvotes • someguitarplayer

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How much Russian culture did Alaska keep after it was purchased?

205 upvotes • Telochi

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Title	Upvotes	Author	Mark as read	Favorited	Rating	Add to a list
What is known about the fate of Hitler's corpse?	205	crovansci
From a historical perspective, what is the reason for the relatively high populations of India and China, compared to places like Europe and South America, for example? Were the Indians and Chinese of the past comparatively healthier than people in other areas?	205	Forgotmyoldlogon
Why didn't any of the Anglosphere countries become fascist or communist during the 20th century, like many other western nations did?	205	RunDNA
Why didn't the 13 Colonies just try to stretch themselves out West as far as possible instead of creating new states/territories?	205	tapsoda
Are we really that much more promiscuous now than in the 1700s or 1800s? It just seems like I've heard a lot of stories about royalty and high profile people of then dabbling in a lot of affairs.	205	JFREEDOML
Why is the term neo-nazi used rather than using nazi? Is there a difference between the two?	205	THE_SHRIMP
Say I am a peasant in medieval England and I suffer a medical emergency while out in the field. Is there any kind of emergency medical response? Who is responsible for my care?	205	[deleted]
During WW2, what did Germany hope to gain by invading North Africa?	205	modakode
Did horse carriage drivers protest against taxis with as much passion as taxi drivers are now protesting against Uber?	205	someguitarplayer
How much Russian culture did Alaska keep after it was purchased?	205	Telochi