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If we were to step into an ancient Roman surgery, what would we see?

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What was the equivalent (or as close to one) of Wikileaks in Nazi Germany and Soviet Russia? Were there outside forces trying to push out documents or Intel to undermine the government's?

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I am a British Soldier during the Siege of Boston. After some time suffering low rations and a slight stalemate, I have decided to defect. What are the chances they’ll notice I’m gone amongst the 6,000 red coats deployed to the area? What would my punishment be if caught?

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I just came across quite a few of my grandpas letters home from his time during World War 2, what is the best way to preserve them?

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Had pirates ever pretended to be an abandoned/crashed/SOS vessel to lure in a target? If so were they successful?

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Were there any plans by the founding fathers to absorb Canada into the United States?

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Is there any truth to the claim that there were in fact Civilian Contractors on the Death Star at the time of its construction?

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In the arena, did the crowds desires change with the times?

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If we were to step into an ancient Roman surgery, what would we see?	216
What was the equivalent (or as close to one) of Wikileaks in Nazi Germany and Soviet Russia? Were there outside forces trying to push out documents or Intel to undermine the government's?	21
I am a British Soldier during the Siege of Boston. After some time suffering low rations and a slight stalemate, I have decided to defect. What are the chances they’ll notice I’m gone amongst the 6,000 red coats deployed to the area? What would my punishment be if caught?	6
I just came across quite a few of my grandpas letters home from his time during World War 2, what is the best way to preserve them?	4
Had pirates ever pretended to be an abandoned/crashed/SOS vessel to lure in a target? If so were they successful?	2
Were there any plans by the founding fathers to absorb Canada into the United States?	1
Is there any truth to the claim that there were in fact Civilian Contractors on the Death Star at the time of its construction?	1
In the arena, did the crowds desires change with the times?	0