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Was it common when dueling with pistols to just shoot the other guy before he was ready?

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When and why did gold become valuable?

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How long would it take a Roman soldier to travel from Hadrian's Wall to Rome?

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What changed in WWII that prevented the development of trench warfare on the scale seen in WWI?

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How accurate was Herodotus' knowledge of the ancient Egyptians and if it was accurate, how was this information preserved for so long?

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How was the fall of Rome in the west viewed in the east?

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Was there ever a communist insurgency in Spain in the 80's like this map implies?

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How did the South Slavs get separated geographically from the other Slavs and what binds them together culturally?

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What was the experience like for a German pilot who safely bailed out over Britain in WWII?

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When did the concept of a country or faction in a war having a continuous, unbroken front arise?

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Title	Upvotes	Mark as read	Favorited	Rating	Add to a list
Was it common when dueling with pistols to just shoot the other guy before he was ready?	37
When and why did gold become valuable?	37
How long would it take a Roman soldier to travel from Hadrian's Wall to Rome?	36
What changed in WWII that prevented the development of trench warfare on the scale seen in WWI?	31
How accurate was Herodotus' knowledge of the ancient Egyptians and if it was accurate, how was this information preserved for so long?	25
How was the fall of Rome in the west viewed in the east?	24
Was there ever a communist insurgency in Spain in the 80's like this map implies?	23
How did the South Slavs get separated geographically from the other Slavs and what binds them together culturally?	20
What was the experience like for a German pilot who safely bailed out over Britain in WWII?	16
When did the concept of a country or faction in a war having a continuous, unbroken front arise?	14