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People from Germanic tribes are often shown as being large in size in movies and books, such as in Gladiator. Was that a common stereotype for political reasons or was it based in reality? What were the stereotypes or accounts regarding the size of people living in the British Isles?

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When did the U.S. government acquire most of its gold bullion reserves (Most in the world)? Was there ever a campaign or effort to ramp up acquisition of gold bullion reserves to increase the value of the dollar?

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Why did France declare war on "her ancient ally, Spain" in the War of the Pyrenees?

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Did Ireland benefit from not fighting in WWII? If so, how? Was there any detriment?

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Why did the people and leaders of Iran not name their country Persia? Was the term "Persia" merely a western construct?

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How do Mexican Historians view the Battle of the Alamo and to a greater extent the Texas War of Independence? How is it taught in Mexican Schools?

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How did it come to pass that restaurant servers are allowed to be paid a lower wage by employers in America?

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How formidable was Czechoslovakia's military and military position prior to Germany's invasion in 1939?

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Let's talk about Nader Shah and the Afsharid dynasty. Is the claim that he briefly ruled over the most powerful empire in the world at all substantiated?

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What role did the Austro-Hungarian Empire play in the formation of the Ukraine?

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People from Germanic tribes are often shown as being large in size in movies and books, such as in Gladiator. Was that a common stereotype for political reasons or was it based in reality? What were the stereotypes or accounts regarding the size of people living in the British Isles?	1880
When did the U.S. government acquire most of its gold bullion reserves (Most in the world)? Was there ever a campaign or effort to ramp up acquisition of gold bullion reserves to increase the value of the dollar?	337
Why did France declare war on "her ancient ally, Spain" in the War of the Pyrenees?	121
Did Ireland benefit from not fighting in WWII? If so, how? Was there any detriment?	107
Why did the people and leaders of Iran not name their country Persia? Was the term "Persia" merely a western construct?	68
How do Mexican Historians view the Battle of the Alamo and to a greater extent the Texas War of Independence? How is it taught in Mexican Schools?	65
How did it come to pass that restaurant servers are allowed to be paid a lower wage by employers in America?	39
How formidable was Czechoslovakia's military and military position prior to Germany's invasion in 1939?	35
Let's talk about Nader Shah and the Afsharid dynasty. Is the claim that he briefly ruled over the most powerful empire in the world at all substantiated?	26
What role did the Austro-Hungarian Empire play in the formation of the Ukraine?	10