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What was the reason behind the push for the westernization of Japan in the 19th Century? What did Japan have to offer western powers that made the western powers interested?

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Among American hobos of the 20th century, how commonplace was the use of a bindle? Where did it originate and why was it used over just holding the bag with their hands?

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How did French (which derives its name from the invading Germanic Franks) develop into a Romance Language while English (which derives its name from the invading Germanic Angles and Saxons) develop into a primarily Germanic language?

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Before the invention of toilet paper, what did various cultures throughout history use to clean themselves? (X-post /r/askanthropology)

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If archduke Franz Ferdinand was not assassinated, how likely was WWI to have happened?

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What was the reason behind the push for the westernization of Japan in the 19th Century? What did Japan have to offer western powers that made the western powers interested?	8
Among American hobos of the 20th century, how commonplace was the use of a bindle? Where did it originate and why was it used over just holding the bag with their hands?	5
How did French (which derives its name from the invading Germanic Franks) develop into a Romance Language while English (which derives its name from the invading Germanic Angles and Saxons) develop into a primarily Germanic language?	4
Before the invention of toilet paper, what did various cultures throughout history use to clean themselves? (X-post /r/askanthropology)	3
If archduke Franz Ferdinand was not assassinated, how likely was WWI to have happened?	1