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Why didn't we know about Albert Einstien's daughter until 1986?

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Before the development of modern medical technology, how did people deal with wisdom teeth?

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Kaiser Wilhelm II died in 1941, while WW2 was well underway. What was his relationship with the Nazi party, if any? What were his thoughts on the second World War?

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Did America's founding father's engage in acts that would be considered to be terrorist actions?

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How accurate was Errol Flynn's costume in The Adventures of Robin Hood to the time period depicted in the movie?

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Is autism spectrum disorder a recent/modern phenomenon, or are there records of pre-20th century people with traits like autism? Do we have any idea how prevalent these traits were throughout history?

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When I asked the Amazon Alexa to tell me who the first king of England is, she/it said Ecgberht of Wessex. Why?

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In The Bronze Age: Maryannu, a mod for the game Crusader Kings III, one of the start dates is just after the murder of Mursili I of the Hittites by his brother Hantili I. I have a few questions

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What did John Rabe, the Nazi official who tried to stop Japanese warcrimes in Nanjing, think about the German atrocities against European Jews, Roma, etc.?

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What was the longest war in history? How common were "long" wars?

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Why didn't we know about Albert Einstien's daughter until 1986?	3
Before the development of modern medical technology, how did people deal with wisdom teeth?	3
Kaiser Wilhelm II died in 1941, while WW2 was well underway. What was his relationship with the Nazi party, if any? What were his thoughts on the second World War?	2
Did America's founding father's engage in acts that would be considered to be terrorist actions?	2
How accurate was Errol Flynn's costume in The Adventures of Robin Hood to the time period depicted in the movie?	2
Is autism spectrum disorder a recent/modern phenomenon, or are there records of pre-20th century people with traits like autism? Do we have any idea how prevalent these traits were throughout history?	2
When I asked the Amazon Alexa to tell me who the first king of England is, she/it said Ecgberht of Wessex. Why?	2
In The Bronze Age: Maryannu, a mod for the game Crusader Kings III, one of the start dates is just after the murder of Mursili I of the Hittites by his brother Hantili I. I have a few questions	2
What did John Rabe, the Nazi official who tried to stop Japanese warcrimes in Nanjing, think about the German atrocities against European Jews, Roma, etc.?	1
What was the longest war in history? How common were "long" wars?	1