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During WW2 how common was "add-on" armor on tanks for both sides? What kind of DIY upgrades would we see?

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How old is the concept of the "bicycle" or at least some form of mechanical transportation under your own power?

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How viable was Wood as body armor against Melee weapons? How widespread was the use of wooden armor?

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What did it mean to be an immigrant in America from 1800s to 1950s? What kind of expectations would an Irish or Italian migrant have when they arrived in Newyork?

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How close were parts of Europe from "falling" to Communism after WW2?

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How did Medieval armies "beat" horse archers/horse archer armies?

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What Benefits/resources did the Philippines bring to Spain? What was the benefit of having the Philippines as a colony for 300+ years?

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Who's Idea was it to have post WW2 Warships such as Cruisers, Destroyers and even Corvettes, Etc. have the Ability to carry and launch Helicopters?

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Why did Hitler seek the Oil in Russia instead of the oil in places like north africa?

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Why did the Khmer Rogue massacre its own people after the vietnam war?

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During WW2 how common was "add-on" armor on tanks for both sides? What kind of DIY upgrades would we see?	17
How old is the concept of the "bicycle" or at least some form of mechanical transportation under your own power?	16
How viable was Wood as body armor against Melee weapons? How widespread was the use of wooden armor?	15
What did it mean to be an immigrant in America from 1800s to 1950s? What kind of expectations would an Irish or Italian migrant have when they arrived in Newyork?	14
How close were parts of Europe from "falling" to Communism after WW2?	12
How did Medieval armies "beat" horse archers/horse archer armies?	12
What Benefits/resources did the Philippines bring to Spain? What was the benefit of having the Philippines as a colony for 300+ years?	12
Who's Idea was it to have post WW2 Warships such as Cruisers, Destroyers and even Corvettes, Etc. have the Ability to carry and launch Helicopters?	11
Why did Hitler seek the Oil in Russia instead of the oil in places like north africa?	11
Why did the Khmer Rogue massacre its own people after the vietnam war?	10