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In the 1920s and 30s, the ideology of prominent black activist Marcus Garvey described itself as fascist and claimed that fascism was the ideal political system for black liberation and independence. What opinion and reaction, if any, to Garveyism did the fascists in Europe have to this?	1205
Is the “Qing conquest theory” that the Qing Dynasty destroyed the economic, scientific, and cultural progress of the Song and Ming dynasties true? Basically, did the Qing leadership lead to a “Chinese Dark Age” as some claim?	576
Erich von Däniken's 1968 bestselling book Chariots of the Gods infamously claimed that Ancient Egyptian society was built by extraterrestrial beings. What was the reaction at the time by Egyptians to these ideas? Were they offended by the implications? Did some think it could be true?	536
I often hear that modern Hinduism is fact extremely different from earlier forms and that what is considered today’s mainstream Hinduism did not actually exist until the 20th century. How accurate are these claims and how is recent Hinduism different from its ancient roots?	220
The Armenian Genocide occurred just 25 years before the Holocaust. Are there any accounts of Armenian Genocide survivors saving or attempting to save Jews from being killed by Nazis?	214
Quebec separatism from Canada was a significant political movement in the 20th century. How was Quebecious independence viewed in France? Did the French people support it? Did Quebec separatists court France as an ally to their cause?	173
Did everybody know that Jonathon Swift's "A Modest Proposal" was a satire when it was published, or did some really believe that he was seriously advocating for cannibalizing the Irish?	101
Why is Polygamy so common is subsaharan Africa compared to the rest of the world? And what has allowed it to survive despite attempts to place Western cultural norms on Africa?	57
How did Hong Xiuquan go from a guy failing his exams to leading a theocratic absolute monarchy ruling millions in just a few years?	37
A 2003 issue of Skeptical Inquirer stated that the Cuban government under Fidel Castro educated students to believe that the moon landings had been hoaxed. I cannot find much other information on this, is it true that Cubans were taught this?	25

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