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How was Adolf Hitler able to maintain power in 1944 and 45 even after it was clear that he was going to lose?

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Did any of the Founding Fathers ever remark on the possibility of having a black or a female President?

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I'm a wealthy, healthy Roman politician in 0 AD. What's the longest I could plausibly live?

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How much did Angola pay to hire Executive Outcomes?

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Was Nero anywhere near as incompetent, wasteful, and violent as Suetonius portrays him?

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Were any of the Soviet bloc countries actually classless?

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For those who have read "The Dictator's Handbook", how accurate is it in its portrayal of historical events and politics?

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Why did the Soviet Union support Iraq, an American ally, in the Iran-Iraq War?

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Was there any point during WWII where Germany could've "quit while they were ahead"?

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What are some good books about the early Roman Empire, particularly the Julio-Claudian dynasty?

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Title	Upvotes	Mark as read	Favorited	Rating	Add to a list
How was Adolf Hitler able to maintain power in 1944 and 45 even after it was clear that he was going to lose?	160
Did any of the Founding Fathers ever remark on the possibility of having a black or a female President?	68
I'm a wealthy, healthy Roman politician in 0 AD. What's the longest I could plausibly live?	59
How much did Angola pay to hire Executive Outcomes?	49
Was Nero anywhere near as incompetent, wasteful, and violent as Suetonius portrays him?	24
Were any of the Soviet bloc countries actually classless?	22
For those who have read "The Dictator's Handbook", how accurate is it in its portrayal of historical events and politics?	9
Why did the Soviet Union support Iraq, an American ally, in the Iran-Iraq War?	9
Was there any point during WWII where Germany could've "quit while they were ahead"?	8
What are some good books about the early Roman Empire, particularly the Julio-Claudian dynasty?	8