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How prevalent was suicide on the front lines of World War 1?

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Is there a historical reason for the rise of Islamic extremism as opposed to, say, Christian or Jewish extremism?

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What events or cultural shifts have lead to the loss of the sense of "honor" in western culture?

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What were relations like between Jewish and non-Jewish Germans immediately after WWII ended?

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What is the historical relationship between the United States and Iran, and how has it precipitated such distrust between the two governments?

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Apart from its scale, in what ways (if any) is WWII unique as a conflict?

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How did German citizens feel about the demise of the Third Reich (impending or post war)?

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What was the public reaction to the discovery of radiation poisoning?

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Would sexism ever be an issue during the reign of a female monarch in medieval Europe?

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What exactly was Hitler's pitch against the Jews? What was meant by the "stab in the back?"

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Title	Upvotes	Mark as read	Favorited	Rating	Add to a list
How prevalent was suicide on the front lines of World War 1?	719
Is there a historical reason for the rise of Islamic extremism as opposed to, say, Christian or Jewish extremism?	63
What events or cultural shifts have lead to the loss of the sense of "honor" in western culture?	44
What were relations like between Jewish and non-Jewish Germans immediately after WWII ended?	11
What is the historical relationship between the United States and Iran, and how has it precipitated such distrust between the two governments?	5
Apart from its scale, in what ways (if any) is WWII unique as a conflict?	4
How did German citizens feel about the demise of the Third Reich (impending or post war)?	4
What was the public reaction to the discovery of radiation poisoning?	3
Would sexism ever be an issue during the reign of a female monarch in medieval Europe?	3
What exactly was Hitler's pitch against the Jews? What was meant by the "stab in the back?"	1