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Why are there so few remains of german culture and language in today's USA when german used to be the largest group in terms of ethnic heritage

145 upvotes • -SirSpamalot-

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Both Ireland and Scotland are fairly well known internationally, not only in regards to their respective people's, but also in regards to their cultures. Why can't the same be said about Wales/Welsh culture, despite the fact the Welsh language has more speakers?

145 upvotes • Charle-who

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"Around 10,000 Americans died in the Vietnam war through accidents". What sort of accidents this statement is referring to?

145 upvotes • Vestaphex

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Was there any record mentioning the discovery of Dinosaurs fossil (or other fossil) in ancient times?

145 upvotes • Drakened

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If I went back to England in the 1500s, how different would the food quality be?

145 upvotes • turtledragon27

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How were criminal organizations affected by Nazi occupation?

145 upvotes • droptheface

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Why did Britain, France and the United States support Saddam Hussein's Iraqi invasion of Iran?

145 upvotes • magagodx

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Was there ethnic cleansing in Israel/Palestine in 1948? What caused it? Is there a historical consensus on what happened?

145 upvotes • sulmagnificent

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In the Early Middle Ages, around the time of Hugh Capet, the Kings of France supposedly had very little power. But what powers did they have? How was the king different from one of the great lords of France?

145 upvotes • Pandalicious

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Why is it that in most heraldic or royal crests and coats of arms, all animals are sticking out their tongues? Is it just tradition, or is there some historical background?

145 upvotes • InterGamer

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Title	Upvotes	Author	Mark as read	Favorited	Rating	Add to a list
Why are there so few remains of german culture and language in today's USA when german used to be the largest group in terms of ethnic heritage	145	-SirSpamalot-
Both Ireland and Scotland are fairly well known internationally, not only in regards to their respective people's, but also in regards to their cultures. Why can't the same be said about Wales/Welsh culture, despite the fact the Welsh language has more speakers?	145	Charle-who
"Around 10,000 Americans died in the Vietnam war through accidents". What sort of accidents this statement is referring to?	145	Vestaphex
Was there any record mentioning the discovery of Dinosaurs fossil (or other fossil) in ancient times?	145	Drakened
If I went back to England in the 1500s, how different would the food quality be?	145	turtledragon27
How were criminal organizations affected by Nazi occupation?	145	droptheface
Why did Britain, France and the United States support Saddam Hussein's Iraqi invasion of Iran?	145	magagodx
Was there ethnic cleansing in Israel/Palestine in 1948? What caused it? Is there a historical consensus on what happened?	145	sulmagnificent
In the Early Middle Ages, around the time of Hugh Capet, the Kings of France supposedly had very little power. But what powers did they have? How was the king different from one of the great lords of France?	145	Pandalicious
Why is it that in most heraldic or royal crests and coats of arms, all animals are sticking out their tongues? Is it just tradition, or is there some historical background?	145	InterGamer