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In movie, sieges on castles often depict arrows randomly flying into the crowds. Wouldn't they be more likely to aim at those carrying the siege equipment? How were those men even able to make it to the castle walls with such targets on them?

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I've seen Christians claim Hitler was atheist while atheists claim he was Christian. I haven't found a definitive answer to this so I was hoping someone could give some insight.

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Has there ever been a time where the Olympics severely worsened international relations between countries?

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How much, if any, did the Civil Rights movement shift power to the federal government over the states?

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In movie, sieges on castles often depict arrows randomly flying into the crowds. Wouldn't they be more likely to aim at those carrying the siege equipment? How were those men even able to make it to the castle walls with such targets on them?	372
I've seen Christians claim Hitler was atheist while atheists claim he was Christian. I haven't found a definitive answer to this so I was hoping someone could give some insight.	33
Has there ever been a time where the Olympics severely worsened international relations between countries?	12
How much, if any, did the Civil Rights movement shift power to the federal government over the states?	1