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Is there any merit to the theory, presented on QI, that the 'teacup' is partly responsible for the limits of Chinese technological advancement?

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Can somebody explain the causes of the 1979 Islamic Revolution in Iran? What was everyday life like in Iran prior to the revolution (especially for women)?

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How did many Germans (West Germany, specifically - I know the reasons in the East) avoid feeling guilt in the postwar years after the details of the holocaust became known?

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Are the power and resources at the disposal of companies now an entirely unique occurence? Or have similar practices with privately owned companies been occuring for hundreds of years (Hudson's Bay Trading company, e.g)

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Secret operations conducted by the US Army 1st Ranger Batallion during World War II?

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How did the practice of 'Dedovshchina' in the Russian/Soviet army come about and why is it tolerated to the extent that it is?

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Title	Upvotes	Mark as read	Favorited	Rating	Add to a list
Is there any merit to the theory, presented on QI, that the 'teacup' is partly responsible for the limits of Chinese technological advancement?	161
Can somebody explain the causes of the 1979 Islamic Revolution in Iran? What was everyday life like in Iran prior to the revolution (especially for women)?	105
How did many Germans (West Germany, specifically - I know the reasons in the East) avoid feeling guilt in the postwar years after the details of the holocaust became known?	24
Are the power and resources at the disposal of companies now an entirely unique occurence? Or have similar practices with privately owned companies been occuring for hundreds of years (Hudson's Bay Trading company, e.g)	13
Secret operations conducted by the US Army 1st Ranger Batallion during World War II?	11
How did the practice of 'Dedovshchina' in the Russian/Soviet army come about and why is it tolerated to the extent that it is?	9