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what was celebrity like in the Soviet Union?

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It's oft said we used Nazi scientists in our space program. Were these ideological Nazis or simply scientists who had the misfortune of working under a Nazi regime (or are these one and the same?)

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Why was teak such a popular wood for mid-century modern furniture?

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in the movie "Gladiator" Roman soldiers and gladiators are shown wearing boots with togas. At one point Commodus is scene sword training with pants on. Is this at all accurate?

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What do we know about Timbuktu at it's geopolitical peak?

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What is the accuracy of the claim that “bacons rebellion led to America adopting slavery”

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Is it true US, French and British forces fought in the Russian civil war?

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Where did the myth that Columbus proved the world was round begin?

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why would pirates ever fly a red "no quarter" flag? What was the strategic advantage? Wouldn't it just encourage the enemy to fight to the last man?

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Do we know when Romans/Greeks went from togas to pants?

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Title	Upvotes	Mark as read	Favorited	Rating	Add to a list
what was celebrity like in the Soviet Union?	5
It's oft said we used Nazi scientists in our space program. Were these ideological Nazis or simply scientists who had the misfortune of working under a Nazi regime (or are these one and the same?)	5
Why was teak such a popular wood for mid-century modern furniture?	5
in the movie "Gladiator" Roman soldiers and gladiators are shown wearing boots with togas. At one point Commodus is scene sword training with pants on. Is this at all accurate?	5
What do we know about Timbuktu at it's geopolitical peak?	4
What is the accuracy of the claim that “bacons rebellion led to America adopting slavery”	4
Is it true US, French and British forces fought in the Russian civil war?	4
Where did the myth that Columbus proved the world was round begin?	4
why would pirates ever fly a red "no quarter" flag? What was the strategic advantage? Wouldn't it just encourage the enemy to fight to the last man?	3
Do we know when Romans/Greeks went from togas to pants?	3