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Why did no Warsaw Pact countries send soldiers to help the Soviet Union, in its war against Afghanistan ?

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Where castles the reasons the Mongols could not conquer Europe, past the Rus ?

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Why are witches always portrayed as women, considering the word was originally gender neutral and at one point more men where accused of witchcraft then women ?

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During the Second Sino-Japanese war, the Chinese National Revolutionary army used weapons and vehicles from a variety of countries. Such as Germany, USSR, USA UK etc. Was there ever a consensuses among NRA personal who's equipment they preferred ?

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Why did the Teutonic Knights commit such brutal acts against the Poles, who where fellow Catholics ?

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Two questions about Shakespeare. How well known was Shakespeare outside of England when he was still alive ? Did he live life comparable to modern day celebrities (like signing autographs) ?

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Who more responsible for the 27 grievances listed in the American declaration of independence: King George III or the British Parliament ?

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What caused powdered wigs to go out of style ?

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Why did the US army, never adapted the rank of "Field Marshal"?

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Where “guards” a thing in medieval cities ?

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Title	Upvotes	Mark as read	Favorited	Rating	Add to a list
Why did no Warsaw Pact countries send soldiers to help the Soviet Union, in its war against Afghanistan ?	32
Where castles the reasons the Mongols could not conquer Europe, past the Rus ?	31
Why are witches always portrayed as women, considering the word was originally gender neutral and at one point more men where accused of witchcraft then women ?	30
During the Second Sino-Japanese war, the Chinese National Revolutionary army used weapons and vehicles from a variety of countries. Such as Germany, USSR, USA UK etc. Was there ever a consensuses among NRA personal who's equipment they preferred ?	26
Why did the Teutonic Knights commit such brutal acts against the Poles, who where fellow Catholics ?	26
Two questions about Shakespeare. How well known was Shakespeare outside of England when he was still alive ? Did he live life comparable to modern day celebrities (like signing autographs) ?	25
Who more responsible for the 27 grievances listed in the American declaration of independence: King George III or the British Parliament ?	25
What caused powdered wigs to go out of style ?	24
Why did the US army, never adapted the rank of "Field Marshal"?	24
Where “guards” a thing in medieval cities ?	23