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How did Switzerland become and remain a prosperous nation for such a long time?

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Was there a logical explanation for why Grigori Rasputin was so difficult to murder or do historians simply rests with the notion that he is tough as nails?

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How fit was the average Spartan Soldier?

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When was homosexuality first restrained and condemned in history?

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I don't understand how drafting during the Vietnam War worked. Did they really force every able-body man in America to fight? Why were college students not forced to go?

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Prussia was a huge world actor, but today history class treats the kingdom as if it was ancient. In the next 50 years, which countries are speculated to be the next "Prussia"?

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What language spoken today resembles the most with its predecessor 1000 years ago?

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How strong was the American Dollar when it was first issued compared to the British pound? Who were the top 5 countries with the strongest currency when the US succeeded from Britain?

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Title	Upvotes	Mark as read	Favorited	Rating	Add to a list
How did Switzerland become and remain a prosperous nation for such a long time?	209
Was there a logical explanation for why Grigori Rasputin was so difficult to murder or do historians simply rests with the notion that he is tough as nails?	205
How fit was the average Spartan Soldier?	65
When was homosexuality first restrained and condemned in history?	57
I don't understand how drafting during the Vietnam War worked. Did they really force every able-body man in America to fight? Why were college students not forced to go?	9
Prussia was a huge world actor, but today history class treats the kingdom as if it was ancient. In the next 50 years, which countries are speculated to be the next "Prussia"?	5
What language spoken today resembles the most with its predecessor 1000 years ago?	4
How strong was the American Dollar when it was first issued compared to the British pound? Who were the top 5 countries with the strongest currency when the US succeeded from Britain?	0