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Machu Picchu was never discovered by the Spanish invaders, or anybody else for that matter until 1911. Why did the Incas abandon such a good secluded and strategic location in such a desperate time?

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Where did the Bow and arrow originate? And how did it end up being a global weapon?

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Did any Scientists or Doctors attempt to stop the Manhattan Project when they first realized what it was they were helping to create?

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Very early on during WWI, upon learning that war on the western front was inevitable, Kaiser Wilhelm is reported to have said to general Moltke "Now you can do what you want.". Do we know the tone/implication of this statement? Was the Kaiser pessimistic about war in Europe before a shot was fired?

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Did the Allies at Nuremberg ever entertain the idea of charging and condemning dead Nazi leaders with crimes against humanity posthumously?

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Is there any historical fact or basis at all for the stories and reputation of Elizabeth Bathory aka. "The Blood Countess"?

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What is the most common consensus among Historians regarding Julius Caesar? Tyrant or Statesman?

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How likely is it based on available evidence that Alexander The Great was assassinated?

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The victims most irradiated at Chernobyl were said to have been buried in lead coffins. Was this information freely shared by the Soviets to the rest of the world? and do we know their location of burial?

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Was/has there been much resentment within Poland towards the UK and France for their incredibly weak response to the invasion by Germany and the Soviets after giving such strong assurances of support?

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Machu Picchu was never discovered by the Spanish invaders, or anybody else for that matter until 1911. Why did the Incas abandon such a good secluded and strategic location in such a desperate time?	6980
Where did the Bow and arrow originate? And how did it end up being a global weapon?	18
Did any Scientists or Doctors attempt to stop the Manhattan Project when they first realized what it was they were helping to create?	14
Very early on during WWI, upon learning that war on the western front was inevitable, Kaiser Wilhelm is reported to have said to general Moltke "Now you can do what you want.". Do we know the tone/implication of this statement? Was the Kaiser pessimistic about war in Europe before a shot was fired?	8
Did the Allies at Nuremberg ever entertain the idea of charging and condemning dead Nazi leaders with crimes against humanity posthumously?	6
Is there any historical fact or basis at all for the stories and reputation of Elizabeth Bathory aka. "The Blood Countess"?	6
What is the most common consensus among Historians regarding Julius Caesar? Tyrant or Statesman?	5
How likely is it based on available evidence that Alexander The Great was assassinated?	3
The victims most irradiated at Chernobyl were said to have been buried in lead coffins. Was this information freely shared by the Soviets to the rest of the world? and do we know their location of burial?	3
Was/has there been much resentment within Poland towards the UK and France for their incredibly weak response to the invasion by Germany and the Soviets after giving such strong assurances of support?	1