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"I can add colors to the chameleon" is a line from Richard III. How would Shakespeare know what a chameleon was?

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Could Rome, at any point, be considered a nation-state?

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When was the first depiction of marijuana use on TV in America, and what were the FCC regulations regarding it?

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What would soviet spies actually be doing in the US in the 80s?

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Given the structure of the confederacy, did any Southern states fight each other during the Civil War?

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Do we have any sources dealing with British people's reaction to or perception of propaganda during WWI?

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Has a joke ever started a war?

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Were the Germans aware the Lusitania was in violation of the "Cruiser Rules" when they sunk it?

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What are some common myths or misconceptions about the USSR?

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Why didn't the Japanese launch an invasion on Hawaii after Pearl Harbor?

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Title	Upvotes	Mark as read	Favorited	Rating	Add to a list
"I can add colors to the chameleon" is a line from Richard III. How would Shakespeare know what a chameleon was?	177
Could Rome, at any point, be considered a nation-state?	39
When was the first depiction of marijuana use on TV in America, and what were the FCC regulations regarding it?	37
What would soviet spies actually be doing in the US in the 80s?	9
Given the structure of the confederacy, did any Southern states fight each other during the Civil War?	7
Do we have any sources dealing with British people's reaction to or perception of propaganda during WWI?	5
Has a joke ever started a war?	4
Were the Germans aware the Lusitania was in violation of the "Cruiser Rules" when they sunk it?	4
What are some common myths or misconceptions about the USSR?	3
Why didn't the Japanese launch an invasion on Hawaii after Pearl Harbor?	2