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When Hitler was in power in Germany, did he ever speak about the Beer Hall Putsch? Was it a proud memory or lauded in Nazi propaganda, or was it a failure they preferred to forget? Was the beer hall itself considered a landmark?

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When Sun Tzu released The Art of War, wasn't he worried that enemies would use his own tactics against him?

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Can you recommend any books or resources covering the creation of the Voyager Golden Record?

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Are there any examples of historical castles using mazes or labyrinths as a form of defense?

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Where to start learning recent history?

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I am a young man living in 1950's Brooklyn and I've decided to join a street gang. What am in for?

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In 1796, John Adams (Federalist) became US President, with Thomas Jefferson (Democratic-Republican) as Vice President. Did their opposing party affiliations have any notable effects on policy? Was it a hindrance to the operations of the executive branch?

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I want to learn about the history of log flumes. I mean the old logging infrastructure, not the amusement park ride. Please tell me things and/or recommend books.

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In Michael Bay's "Pearl Harbor" (2001), two experienced US Army fighter pilots are trained to fly bombers and ultimately participate in the Doolittle Raid. Is there any historical basis for such a thing happening?

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Has there ever been a battle between two trains? Such as in Buster Keaton's "The General" (1926), where two steam trains are going the same direction on the same track and firing back and forth at one another? What about trains on different tracks trying to take each other out?

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When Hitler was in power in Germany, did he ever speak about the Beer Hall Putsch? Was it a proud memory or lauded in Nazi propaganda, or was it a failure they preferred to forget? Was the beer hall itself considered a landmark?	245
When Sun Tzu released The Art of War, wasn't he worried that enemies would use his own tactics against him?	62
Can you recommend any books or resources covering the creation of the Voyager Golden Record?	13
Are there any examples of historical castles using mazes or labyrinths as a form of defense?	10
Where to start learning recent history?	7
I am a young man living in 1950's Brooklyn and I've decided to join a street gang. What am in for?	2
In 1796, John Adams (Federalist) became US President, with Thomas Jefferson (Democratic-Republican) as Vice President. Did their opposing party affiliations have any notable effects on policy? Was it a hindrance to the operations of the executive branch?	2
I want to learn about the history of log flumes. I mean the old logging infrastructure, not the amusement park ride. Please tell me things and/or recommend books.	1
In Michael Bay's "Pearl Harbor" (2001), two experienced US Army fighter pilots are trained to fly bombers and ultimately participate in the Doolittle Raid. Is there any historical basis for such a thing happening?	1
Has there ever been a battle between two trains? Such as in Buster Keaton's "The General" (1926), where two steam trains are going the same direction on the same track and firing back and forth at one another? What about trains on different tracks trying to take each other out?	0