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Are there any recorded accounts of German troops failing/being defeated because of a defective enigma machine? So, not because the allied forces knew the code, but because the German forces misinterpreted their commands through the defect.

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What was the purpose of all those blimps (zeppelins?) floating above omaha beach?

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Was there ever a time period that no known wars were raging?

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How did gay men (or women who were into this) prepare for anal intercourse during medieval and ancient times?

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In WWII, when the USA sent supplies to Vladivostok how did they do it? As they were still in war with Japan, I am very confused about this. The linked documentary shows that the supplies were brought to Siberia, THROUGH Japanese waters. Please explain?

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Are there any recorded accounts of German troops failing/being defeated because of a defective enigma machine? So, not because the allied forces knew the code, but because the German forces misinterpreted their commands through the defect.	22
What was the purpose of all those blimps (zeppelins?) floating above omaha beach?	17
Was there ever a time period that no known wars were raging?	8
How did gay men (or women who were into this) prepare for anal intercourse during medieval and ancient times?	6
In WWII, when the USA sent supplies to Vladivostok how did they do it? As they were still in war with Japan, I am very confused about this. The linked documentary shows that the supplies were brought to Siberia, THROUGH Japanese waters. Please explain?	3