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After 1980, wages stagnated, the amount of strikes drastically declined and the amount of prisoners increased enormously. What happened?!

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In 1900, truffles were used by most people. Now, they are a rare delicacy for the rich. What others things have we 'lost'?

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The game 'Rising Storm' claims Japanese soldiers in WWII were more courageous and ferocious than American soldiers. Is this true?

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The bow is better than the musket - why did Napoleon not use archers?

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Were there special armored units between the knight and the tank?

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Why was Europe so fragmented after the fall of the Roman Empire?

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What can we do to help future historians?

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When did people start believing in 'moral progress'? ('Come on, it's the 21th century!')

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How were non-soldiers armored and armed in the Roman Empire?

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What are the biggest collapses? Architecture must have been a lot more primitive a couple of centuries ago.

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After 1980, wages stagnated, the amount of strikes drastically declined and the amount of prisoners increased enormously. What happened?!	164
In 1900, truffles were used by most people. Now, they are a rare delicacy for the rich. What others things have we 'lost'?	70
The game 'Rising Storm' claims Japanese soldiers in WWII were more courageous and ferocious than American soldiers. Is this true?	40
The bow is better than the musket - why did Napoleon not use archers?	40
Were there special armored units between the knight and the tank?	37
Why was Europe so fragmented after the fall of the Roman Empire?	35
What can we do to help future historians?	35
When did people start believing in 'moral progress'? ('Come on, it's the 21th century!')	34
How were non-soldiers armored and armed in the Roman Empire?	27
What are the biggest collapses? Architecture must have been a lot more primitive a couple of centuries ago.	25