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They say that Taft was the last USA president elected before photography started being distributed in big numbers. How true is this?

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Is it valid to separate the Medieval Era from the Classical Era outside of Europe?

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How do historians decide on using dynasty names or geographical terms to identify a country?

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What were Napoleon's mistakes in his invasion of Russia in 1812?

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Ottoman empire claimed to be a coninuation of Roman Empire, right? Are there any claimants left today?

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What was human civilization like at point when Americans and Old World inhabitants where one people?

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How did people dealt with toenails before scissors where available?

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Where does "Katanas are better" view comes from?

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What were the peasant skills in a pre-industrial era?

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In 70 CE Romans have destroyed the Temple in rebelous Jerusalem. Was it common practice at the time to destroy holy places? Why did the Romans do it?

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They say that Taft was the last USA president elected before photography started being distributed in big numbers. How true is this?	4
Is it valid to separate the Medieval Era from the Classical Era outside of Europe?	4
How do historians decide on using dynasty names or geographical terms to identify a country?	4
What were Napoleon's mistakes in his invasion of Russia in 1812?	4
Ottoman empire claimed to be a coninuation of Roman Empire, right? Are there any claimants left today?	3
What was human civilization like at point when Americans and Old World inhabitants where one people?	3
How did people dealt with toenails before scissors where available?	3
Where does "Katanas are better" view comes from?	3
What were the peasant skills in a pre-industrial era?	3
In 70 CE Romans have destroyed the Temple in rebelous Jerusalem. Was it common practice at the time to destroy holy places? Why did the Romans do it?	3