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As the captain of a Royal Navy frigate during the Napoleonic Wars, to what extent can I modify my ship?

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Why did the Royal Navy prefer open air bridges on their ships during the Second World War?

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How did the River Thames get so polluted again after the Victorians largely fixed the problem?

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In 1757, British admiral John Byng was executed for 'failing to do his utmost' - What effect did his execution have on the aggressiveness of British naval commanders?

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Did there really exist a sword given to you by the Chinese emperor allowing you the license to kill people on the spot?

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Did Edward VIII really believe he could have married Wallis Simpson and kept the throne?

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Were the British genuine in their desire to bring democracy to Hong Kong or were they just trying make things difficult for the Chinese after 1997?

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Why was government service such a coveted job in China despite the shockingly low pay?

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Winston Churchill was offered to be Duke of London but one of the reasons he turned it down was because he could not afford the lifestyle of a duke. Why was this a consideration for him?

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How and when did smoking a pipe become out of fashion?

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Title	Upvotes	Mark as read	Favorited	Rating	Add to a list
As the captain of a Royal Navy frigate during the Napoleonic Wars, to what extent can I modify my ship?	1973
Why did the Royal Navy prefer open air bridges on their ships during the Second World War?	370
How did the River Thames get so polluted again after the Victorians largely fixed the problem?	200
In 1757, British admiral John Byng was executed for 'failing to do his utmost' - What effect did his execution have on the aggressiveness of British naval commanders?	153
Did there really exist a sword given to you by the Chinese emperor allowing you the license to kill people on the spot?	120
Did Edward VIII really believe he could have married Wallis Simpson and kept the throne?	52
Were the British genuine in their desire to bring democracy to Hong Kong or were they just trying make things difficult for the Chinese after 1997?	36
Why was government service such a coveted job in China despite the shockingly low pay?	23
Winston Churchill was offered to be Duke of London but one of the reasons he turned it down was because he could not afford the lifestyle of a duke. Why was this a consideration for him?	23
How and when did smoking a pipe become out of fashion?	22