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Are these two Wikipedia articles true, or a very eliberate hoax?

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When did people realize that WWII actually was the second great world war?

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In this picture from WWI, why are the trenches dug in zig-zag pattern?

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I read "All Quiet on the Western Front", and sometimes the characters talk about "the heroics of 1914" being long gone. What exactly are they referring to?

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What was the last inhabited island to be discovered by Europeans and when?

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When did the last belief in Norse mythology die out and replaced by Christianity?

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Does anyone know what this stone thing is?

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What was the most common method to create fire in the cities of 15th-18th century Europe?

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Title	Upvotes	Mark as read	Favorited	Rating	Add to a list
Are these two Wikipedia articles true, or a very eliberate hoax?	229
When did people realize that WWII actually was the second great world war?	83
In this picture from WWI, why are the trenches dug in zig-zag pattern?	64
I read "All Quiet on the Western Front", and sometimes the characters talk about "the heroics of 1914" being long gone. What exactly are they referring to?	45
What was the last inhabited island to be discovered by Europeans and when?	44
When did the last belief in Norse mythology die out and replaced by Christianity?	20
Does anyone know what this stone thing is?	13
What was the most common method to create fire in the cities of 15th-18th century Europe?	11