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Pilot wave theory, a theory involving highly complex and non-linear differential equations, is fully equivalent to matrix mechanics, a theory involving only linear differential equations. Does this have implications for our ability to solve non-linear differential equations?
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How expensive would spices have been in the Dutch republic in 1650? Would middle-class people have had access to say, cinnamon, tea or nutmeg, or were these only accessible to very rich people?
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If I wanted to send a load of grain from England to Rome by ship in 100 AD, how long would that take? Where would I find a ship and crew? Do I need to pay any import or export fees? And does it matter if I wanted to send it in 100 BC instead, or in 600 AD?
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During the late Medieval and Renaisance period, when Kings derived their right to rule from divine mandates, how did people view republics & elective monarchies? Were they seen as less legitimate than herditary monarchies?
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What did Christians living in al-Andalus think about the reconquista? Did they welcome the Christian conquerors?
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What was the political situation like in pre-colonization South-east Africa just prior to contact with the Portugese? Was it a patchwork of kingdoms like Europe? Or was it largely populated by unafiliated tribes?
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[WP] So many time travelers have failed at killing Hitler that the Nazis have managed to reverse-engineer a time machine.
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How did the Spanish get their troops to the Netherlands during the 80 years war? Did they march through France or send them by boat? Were there ever any problems with marching a large number of troops across foreign territory?
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