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What metaphors did ancient and classical philosophers use to describe the process of thinking before the advent of engines or geared machines?

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Robert Mugabe has recently faced criticism for the degradation of the Rhodesian/Zimbabwean healthcare system after his party took power. What did Rhodesian health care look like in 79? Did it serve all people or just whites? How did it change with the transfer of power?

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The Vietnam War series mentions that early on black soldiers were suffering disproportionally high causalities but that after concerns were raised the military took steps that brought the rates back in line. How bad was the problem? What did the military do to rectify it?

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Why would South Africa want to develop nuclear weapons in the 70's and 80's? How did their acquisition of them affect nuclear strategy?

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When drafting the constitution did the Founders consider eliminating the principle of sovereign immunity which protects the government from facing lawsuits?

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Are chain letters as old as chain mail? How far back does the phenomena of sending the virus like messages go?

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What metaphors did ancient and classical philosophers use to describe the process of thinking before the advent of engines or geared machines?	14
Robert Mugabe has recently faced criticism for the degradation of the Rhodesian/Zimbabwean healthcare system after his party took power. What did Rhodesian health care look like in 79? Did it serve all people or just whites? How did it change with the transfer of power?	12
The Vietnam War series mentions that early on black soldiers were suffering disproportionally high causalities but that after concerns were raised the military took steps that brought the rates back in line. How bad was the problem? What did the military do to rectify it?	9
Why would South Africa want to develop nuclear weapons in the 70's and 80's? How did their acquisition of them affect nuclear strategy?	1
When drafting the constitution did the Founders consider eliminating the principle of sovereign immunity which protects the government from facing lawsuits?	1
Are chain letters as old as chain mail? How far back does the phenomena of sending the virus like messages go?	1