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Considering the success of the steppe people's (Scythians, Huns, Mongols) mounted archers, why weren't mounted archers a greater feature in European and Southern Asian warfare?

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What steps were taken to ensure crossbow/longbow strings didn't fail in the rain and how effective were they?

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Was torture known to cause insanity in the 1700s/1800s?

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While wars were fought over pepper and other spices, was there a market for or serious attempts to cultivate alternatives, like the Peppery Bolete?

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Who cut the king's hair and how did they become so trusted as to wield sharp blades so close to the king?

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What did the American people, troops and brass think of the British in WW2?

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Were there protests about measures such as rationing and blackouts in the UK during WW2?

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Is it true that the Kray twins are the main reason the Mafia never reached London? How did these two organisations interact?

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What was the public reaction to the 1860 Oxford evolution debate even taking place?

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What was the Perception of Britain by the American People and American Military Brass in WW2?

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Considering the success of the steppe people's (Scythians, Huns, Mongols) mounted archers, why weren't mounted archers a greater feature in European and Southern Asian warfare?	4
What steps were taken to ensure crossbow/longbow strings didn't fail in the rain and how effective were they?	3
Was torture known to cause insanity in the 1700s/1800s?	3
While wars were fought over pepper and other spices, was there a market for or serious attempts to cultivate alternatives, like the Peppery Bolete?	2
Who cut the king's hair and how did they become so trusted as to wield sharp blades so close to the king?	2
What did the American people, troops and brass think of the British in WW2?	2
Were there protests about measures such as rationing and blackouts in the UK during WW2?	1
Is it true that the Kray twins are the main reason the Mafia never reached London? How did these two organisations interact?	1
What was the public reaction to the 1860 Oxford evolution debate even taking place?	1
What was the Perception of Britain by the American People and American Military Brass in WW2?	1