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Are there any well-respected works of macro-history?

158 upvotes • 0xE4-0x20-0xE6

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D day is often known for elaborate ruses that worked such as plans leaked on Calais or the Potomac towns. Are there famous historical examples where ruses or decoys didn’t work?

158 upvotes • scarecrow_phantom

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People today complain that a 40-hour work week doesn't give enough time for adulting (cooking, cleaning, shopping, etc.) How did people get anything done outside of work during the industrial revolution when they were working 60-90 hours a week?

158 upvotes • EmpireStrikes1st

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What's the most irritating misconception Timeline has brought to light today?

158 upvotes • sirsam

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In the American Civil War, why was reuniting the Union seen as beneficial to the North?

158 upvotes • lykouragh

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How did an army surrender in your area of study? And are there any cases in history where they faked surrendering to take advantage of the other side?

158 upvotes • lynchyeatspizza

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Were there any major events (tragedies, incidents, downfalls) in history that were caused mainly by people being in denial (or just complacent)?

158 upvotes • oppar

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What is the reason for the relative secularism of the Turkic states in Central Asia?

158 upvotes • [deleted]

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When did humans first find out about dinosaurs?

158 upvotes • joking_gizmo13

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What's the longest a weapon has sat undisturbed before finally fulfilling its duty? I assume it's an explosive of some sort, but, perhaps a giant round boulder connected to a booby trap?

158 upvotes • joemarzen

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Title	Upvotes	Author	Mark as read	Favorited	Rating	Add to a list
Are there any well-respected works of macro-history?	158	0xE4-0x20-0xE6
D day is often known for elaborate ruses that worked such as plans leaked on Calais or the Potomac towns. Are there famous historical examples where ruses or decoys didn’t work?	158	scarecrow_phantom
People today complain that a 40-hour work week doesn't give enough time for adulting (cooking, cleaning, shopping, etc.) How did people get anything done outside of work during the industrial revolution when they were working 60-90 hours a week?	158	EmpireStrikes1st
What's the most irritating misconception Timeline has brought to light today?	158	sirsam
In the American Civil War, why was reuniting the Union seen as beneficial to the North?	158	lykouragh
How did an army surrender in your area of study? And are there any cases in history where they faked surrendering to take advantage of the other side?	158	lynchyeatspizza
Were there any major events (tragedies, incidents, downfalls) in history that were caused mainly by people being in denial (or just complacent)?	158	oppar
What is the reason for the relative secularism of the Turkic states in Central Asia?	158	[deleted]
When did humans first find out about dinosaurs?	158	joking_gizmo13
What's the longest a weapon has sat undisturbed before finally fulfilling its duty? I assume it's an explosive of some sort, but, perhaps a giant round boulder connected to a booby trap?	158	joemarzen