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What was the postwar legal status of technology acquired by various sides of wars like WWI and II? If a side captured something made by the other side, and liked it enough to make it themselves, would the post-war companies be able to sue for patent infringement? Or was it 'too bad, spoils of war?'

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Why isn't the American Revolution considered a civil war? Is there a historical definition that separates a revolution from a civil war?

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Were there any post WW2 analyses of what the Allies should have bombed to have a greater impact on German war production than cities and factories themselves? Or, what the German production would have been without the bombing?

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Why do/did British comic books often come with free gifts on the covers, while American comics tend not to?

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How much does in the field archaeology guide more 'bookish' history and vice versa? Is it a chicken and egg situation? Are they seen as inherently distinct?

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How did the Romans deal with those who urinated in public baths?

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Before VHS and running movies on television, how likely was someone to be able to watch a movie out of theaters? Was the 'shared experience of film' different then?

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What was the life expectancy of rulers who led wars from the front?

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Were mercenaries taxed during the 30 years war? If so, who did they pay to?

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When did it become 'a thing' for governments to start allowing the sale of weapons to rival nations?

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What was the postwar legal status of technology acquired by various sides of wars like WWI and II? If a side captured something made by the other side, and liked it enough to make it themselves, would the post-war companies be able to sue for patent infringement? Or was it 'too bad, spoils of war?'	2
Why isn't the American Revolution considered a civil war? Is there a historical definition that separates a revolution from a civil war?	2
Were there any post WW2 analyses of what the Allies should have bombed to have a greater impact on German war production than cities and factories themselves? Or, what the German production would have been without the bombing?	1
Why do/did British comic books often come with free gifts on the covers, while American comics tend not to?	1
How much does in the field archaeology guide more 'bookish' history and vice versa? Is it a chicken and egg situation? Are they seen as inherently distinct?	1
How did the Romans deal with those who urinated in public baths?	1
Before VHS and running movies on television, how likely was someone to be able to watch a movie out of theaters? Was the 'shared experience of film' different then?	1
What was the life expectancy of rulers who led wars from the front?	1
Were mercenaries taxed during the 30 years war? If so, who did they pay to?	1
When did it become 'a thing' for governments to start allowing the sale of weapons to rival nations?	1