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The Ausgleich/Compromise legislation that turned the Austrian Empire into Austria-Hungary had to be renewed every ten years, and often when this time came it created serious political crises. Did this process take place as it should have in 1917, during the war? If so, how contentious was it?

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Why was turnout higher in midterms than in presidential elections in the US until roughly the 1820s?

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In the 1950s case MacCormick v Lord Advocate, the right of Elizabeth II to use the regnal number "II" in Scotland was contested, as Scotland had never had an Elizabeth I. Were there similar controversies at the accessions of William IV, Edward VII or Edward VIII?

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What’s the history of sticking a pinky finger out when drinking tea etc.?

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[Diasporas] What impacts have the Armenian diaspora had on the 20th century Middle East- particularly in relation to conflicts?

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How did Protestant conservatives across Europe view the 1849 Roman Republic?

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Why did Tsar Alexander I of Russia not inform anyone except his mother and Duke Constantine that he was going to change the succession?

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Is there any particular reason that the name “Bohemia” is not used for the modern Czech state? Was there any major public debate about this?

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How far were contemporaries outside of the court aware of Emperor Ferdinand of Austria's disabilities?

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When did widespread coffee consumption come to Vienna/Austria? How was it received?

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The Ausgleich/Compromise legislation that turned the Austrian Empire into Austria-Hungary had to be renewed every ten years, and often when this time came it created serious political crises. Did this process take place as it should have in 1917, during the war? If so, how contentious was it?	447	AskHistorians
Why was turnout higher in midterms than in presidential elections in the US until roughly the 1820s?	294	AskHistorians
In the 1950s case MacCormick v Lord Advocate, the right of Elizabeth II to use the regnal number "II" in Scotland was contested, as Scotland had never had an Elizabeth I. Were there similar controversies at the accessions of William IV, Edward VII or Edward VIII?	157	AskHistorians
What’s the history of sticking a pinky finger out when drinking tea etc.?	47	AskHistorians
[Diasporas] What impacts have the Armenian diaspora had on the 20th century Middle East- particularly in relation to conflicts?	17	AskHistorians
How did Protestant conservatives across Europe view the 1849 Roman Republic?	12	AskHistorians
Why did Tsar Alexander I of Russia not inform anyone except his mother and Duke Constantine that he was going to change the succession?	8	AskHistorians
Is there any particular reason that the name “Bohemia” is not used for the modern Czech state? Was there any major public debate about this?	8	AskHistorians
How far were contemporaries outside of the court aware of Emperor Ferdinand of Austria's disabilities?	4	AskHistorians
When did widespread coffee consumption come to Vienna/Austria? How was it received?	3	AskHistorians