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Springfield had been making weapons for the US since 1778. What led to it closing in 1968, after 190 years of operation?

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When and how did the Republican Party earn the name ‘GOP’ when the democrat party is way older?

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I’ve heard in the 15th century, Swiss mercenaries were some of the best fighters in Europe. How did this come to be? And why did this go away?

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How come in Canada, there have been 3 different main conservative parties formed, but only one main Liberal party?

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I’m a wealthy resident of London in 1875. I’m trying to get to Constantinople by land in a ‘trip across the continent’. Assuming I start in Paris, how long will it take me to get to Constantinople, assuming I’m speedy?

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I am being trained to be a knight in Eastern Europe in the medieval age. What will my training be like?

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What happened to the Roman Navy at the fall of the Empire?

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Why did Irene choose not to marry Charlemagne?

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What caused america to be locked in a two party system?

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What was life like during the short 4 year life of the Hawaiian Republic?

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Springfield had been making weapons for the US since 1778. What led to it closing in 1968, after 190 years of operation?	11
When and how did the Republican Party earn the name ‘GOP’ when the democrat party is way older?	10
I’ve heard in the 15th century, Swiss mercenaries were some of the best fighters in Europe. How did this come to be? And why did this go away?	10
How come in Canada, there have been 3 different main conservative parties formed, but only one main Liberal party?	10
I’m a wealthy resident of London in 1875. I’m trying to get to Constantinople by land in a ‘trip across the continent’. Assuming I start in Paris, how long will it take me to get to Constantinople, assuming I’m speedy?	10
I am being trained to be a knight in Eastern Europe in the medieval age. What will my training be like?	10
What happened to the Roman Navy at the fall of the Empire?	9
Why did Irene choose not to marry Charlemagne?	9
What caused america to be locked in a two party system?	8
What was life like during the short 4 year life of the Hawaiian Republic?	8