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Why did Winston Churchill lose the 1945 elections despite leading Britain to victory against the Nazis?

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Did Britain ever faced a population shortage considering the number of men needed to maintain the British empire, army and navy?

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I've read that 43 out 44 presidents are linked to King John of England. Is this true?

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Why is the Conservative Party in the UK called the "Tories"?

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When did we first treat gold with high value?

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How were Jews identified by Nazis? What happens if a Jew didn't wear the Star of David while walking on the streets in a Nazi-occupied town/city?

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Is prostitution really the world's oldest profession?

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What is modern Russia's view on Joseph Stalin?

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Since when did army generals start staying away from the battlefield and participating in a battle to observe their troops?

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Why was the opium trade so lucrative in China?

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Title	Upvotes	Mark as read	Favorited	Rating	Add to a list
Why did Winston Churchill lose the 1945 elections despite leading Britain to victory against the Nazis?	895
Did Britain ever faced a population shortage considering the number of men needed to maintain the British empire, army and navy?	333
I've read that 43 out 44 presidents are linked to King John of England. Is this true?	243
Why is the Conservative Party in the UK called the "Tories"?	91
When did we first treat gold with high value?	70
How were Jews identified by Nazis? What happens if a Jew didn't wear the Star of David while walking on the streets in a Nazi-occupied town/city?	64
Is prostitution really the world's oldest profession?	49
What is modern Russia's view on Joseph Stalin?	22
Since when did army generals start staying away from the battlefield and participating in a battle to observe their troops?	18
Why was the opium trade so lucrative in China?	17