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Were there any "Slingshots" or slingshot like weapons during ancient, roman or medieval times? How widespread and effective was its use?

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

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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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Were there any "Slingshots" or slingshot like weapons during ancient, roman or medieval times? How widespread and effective was its use?	17	AskHistorians
How old is the concept of the "bicycle" or at least some form of mechanical transportation under your own power?	16	AskHistorians
How viable was Wood as body armor against Melee weapons? How widespread was the use of wooden armor?	15	AskHistorians
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	AskHistorians
How did Medieval armies "beat" horse archers/horse archer armies?	12	AskHistorians
What Benefits/resources did the Philippines bring to Spain? What was the benefit of having the Philippines as a colony for 300+ years?	12	AskHistorians
How close were parts of Europe from "falling" to Communism after WW2?	12	AskHistorians
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	AskHistorians
Why did Hitler seek the Oil in Russia instead of the oil in places like north africa?	11	AskHistorians
Why did the Khmer Rogue massacre its own people after the vietnam war?	10	AskHistorians