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What was the state of Soviet computer technology and how was it developed?

834 upvotes • ChanclaInMyButthole

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The recent series “The Queen’s Gambit” opens in 1950s America, in an orphanage where black and white children are housed together. Is this accurate, or would orphanages have been segregated in that era?

834 upvotes • RelaxedOrange

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A handful of the founding fathers returned home after war to start/continue an existing career in law. Due to their celebrity status, how coveted were they compared to other lawyers? How did their rates compare to others with similar practices?

834 upvotes • daredeviline

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Origin of Palestinian Identity (will 99% regret this question!)

834 upvotes • Larry_Loudini

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WWII ended 69 years ago. Where did all the hundreds of millions of weapons that were made wind up?

833 upvotes • giottomkd

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Why was homosexuality illegal in the secular Soviet Union?

833 upvotes • mayormcsleaze

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Why did the Roman legions prefer swords as a primary fighting weapon?

833 upvotes • Team_Ed

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Why did Thomas Jefferson say “all men are created equal” in the Declaration of Independence, but in reality, he didn't mean “all men”?

832 upvotes • hojeloc

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Were Eunuchs often resentful of their castration? Or did the privileges accompanying their service outweigh the loss of their sex organ?

832 upvotes • mayonnnnaise

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How was Prussia able to incorporate so many of the smaller kingdoms and nations of Germany during its growth in the 18th and 19th century. I understand that it was largely through diplomacy? Is this true?

832 upvotes • Hawkeye117

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Title	Upvotes	Author	Mark as read	Favorited	Rating	Add to a list
What was the state of Soviet computer technology and how was it developed?	834	ChanclaInMyButthole
The recent series “The Queen’s Gambit” opens in 1950s America, in an orphanage where black and white children are housed together. Is this accurate, or would orphanages have been segregated in that era?	834	RelaxedOrange
A handful of the founding fathers returned home after war to start/continue an existing career in law. Due to their celebrity status, how coveted were they compared to other lawyers? How did their rates compare to others with similar practices?	834	daredeviline
Origin of Palestinian Identity (will 99% regret this question!)	834	Larry_Loudini
WWII ended 69 years ago. Where did all the hundreds of millions of weapons that were made wind up?	833	giottomkd
Why was homosexuality illegal in the secular Soviet Union?	833	mayormcsleaze
Why did the Roman legions prefer swords as a primary fighting weapon?	833	Team_Ed
Why did Thomas Jefferson say “all men are created equal” in the Declaration of Independence, but in reality, he didn't mean “all men”?	832	hojeloc
Were Eunuchs often resentful of their castration? Or did the privileges accompanying their service outweigh the loss of their sex organ?	832	mayonnnnaise
How was Prussia able to incorporate so many of the smaller kingdoms and nations of Germany during its growth in the 18th and 19th century. I understand that it was largely through diplomacy? Is this true?	832	Hawkeye117