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What was the Estimated GDP's of the Allied and Axis nations in WW2? How large and important was the economic disparity in the war?

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In the game Attila Total war, There are various Spear Armed Units for Utilized by both East and West Rome, even Spear Armed "Legio", How accurate are these depictions and how effective were they at mitigating the roman weakness of organized heavy cavalry?

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How unusual were Magicians for entertainment for 17th/18th century Monarchs? What other kinds of Entertainment would they have?

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How did the british government react and plan accordingly to the discovery of australia?

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Were nations like Canada and Australia ever colonized with the intention of creating new "nations" or did those simply grow organically once they grew large enough in economy and population?

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How widly used was the war axe by the roman army?

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How effect were Arrows as missile weapons in Ancient and medieval warfare before the Longbow? Especially with the prevalence of Shields throughout history.

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Were spiked/bladed shields a common thing in the ancient and medieval world?

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With the Prevalence of snail mail and letters, did Ancient Romans or medieval folk send hate mail? Were there any notable insults sent? (especially from commanders or nobles to each other)

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How were multi racial people treated in the Roman Empire? (Half Roman Half Gaul/Germanic or a Half Greek Half Egyptian)

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What was the Estimated GDP's of the Allied and Axis nations in WW2? How large and important was the economic disparity in the war?	7
In the game Attila Total war, There are various Spear Armed Units for Utilized by both East and West Rome, even Spear Armed "Legio", How accurate are these depictions and how effective were they at mitigating the roman weakness of organized heavy cavalry?	7
How unusual were Magicians for entertainment for 17th/18th century Monarchs? What other kinds of Entertainment would they have?	6
How did the british government react and plan accordingly to the discovery of australia?	6
Were nations like Canada and Australia ever colonized with the intention of creating new "nations" or did those simply grow organically once they grew large enough in economy and population?	5
How widly used was the war axe by the roman army?	5
How effect were Arrows as missile weapons in Ancient and medieval warfare before the Longbow? Especially with the prevalence of Shields throughout history.	5
Were spiked/bladed shields a common thing in the ancient and medieval world?	5
With the Prevalence of snail mail and letters, did Ancient Romans or medieval folk send hate mail? Were there any notable insults sent? (especially from commanders or nobles to each other)	4
How were multi racial people treated in the Roman Empire? (Half Roman Half Gaul/Germanic or a Half Greek Half Egyptian)	4