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Why is the D-Pad on the left?

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It's 1800, and I have arrived in New York with a check from a bank in Paris. How do I cash it - how does the bank verify it - and how much do I pay for the service?

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The Apple II, TRS-80, and ZX Spectrum were all widely cloned. The Commodore 64 wasn't. Why not?

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How did the siege of Magdeburg change European views on mercenaries?

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Has someone born offworld ever been a High Lord of Terra?

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What was the earliest open award for science?

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Title	Upvotes	Mark as read	Favorited	Rating	Add to a list
Why is the D-Pad on the left?	1046
It's 1800, and I have arrived in New York with a check from a bank in Paris. How do I cash it - how does the bank verify it - and how much do I pay for the service?	156
The Apple II, TRS-80, and ZX Spectrum were all widely cloned. The Commodore 64 wasn't. Why not?	7
How did the siege of Magdeburg change European views on mercenaries?	4
Has someone born offworld ever been a High Lord of Terra?	2
What was the earliest open award for science?	0