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Did anyone seriously believe the moon was made of cheese? If not, what did people think it was made of?

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I am a free man living in the holy roman empire. How does my freedom to travel to other parts of the Empire outside of my home duchy/bishopric etc look? Can I just pack my bags and go where I wish or were there some kind of internal borders or other things blocking me?

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Why didnt the Sudetenland stay with Austria after WWI?

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Has Germany (the political entity that has existed since 1871) ever won a war?

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Has a fighter or bomber aircraft ever been shot down a tanks main armament? (Not counting dedicated AA tanks)

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When did people stop carrying proper shields into combat?

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Why are people in the military refered to by their last name instead of their first name?

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How close was the Holy Roman Empire ever to any kind of "real" centralization as in France and England/Britain?

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What is the origin of using the word "cover" when playing a song made by someone else?

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Was it possible for a single kingdom to hold 2 electorates in the Holy Roman Empire?

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Title	Upvotes	Mark as read	Favorited	Rating	Add to a list
Did anyone seriously believe the moon was made of cheese? If not, what did people think it was made of?	7
I am a free man living in the holy roman empire. How does my freedom to travel to other parts of the Empire outside of my home duchy/bishopric etc look? Can I just pack my bags and go where I wish or were there some kind of internal borders or other things blocking me?	7
Why didnt the Sudetenland stay with Austria after WWI?	6
Has Germany (the political entity that has existed since 1871) ever won a war?	6
Has a fighter or bomber aircraft ever been shot down a tanks main armament? (Not counting dedicated AA tanks)	6
When did people stop carrying proper shields into combat?	6
Why are people in the military refered to by their last name instead of their first name?	6
How close was the Holy Roman Empire ever to any kind of "real" centralization as in France and England/Britain?	6
What is the origin of using the word "cover" when playing a song made by someone else?	6
Was it possible for a single kingdom to hold 2 electorates in the Holy Roman Empire?	5