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Why wasn't communist Mongolia absorbed into the Soviet Union like other Central Asian states?

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For decades, Irish-Americans were viewed as some of the lowest people in the American populace. In modern times, having Irish heritage is generally considered as a sense of pride. What led to this change? Did JFK have anything to do with it?

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I am a Canadian soldier landing on Juno Beach. How is my experience different from the movies that depict the Normandy landings? What's the schedule looking like from the night before until the beach is secure?

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Has there been a society or commune that had no written laws, but didn't plunge into anarchy? If so, how did it work/fail?

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Was there ever a historically unrecognized nation that had a decent amount of power?

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How was the Red Army Faction viewed in East Germany? Did the Eastern Bloc provide support?

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How were detained Westerners treated in Iraq during the Persian Gulf War?

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What role did the Lebanese military play between the Maronite and Palestinian militias during the Lebanese War (1975-1990)?

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During the Troubles in Northern Ireland, there were calls for a sovereign Ulster. How strongly was this supported? How did the supporters of the movement want to bring peace to Northern Ireland?

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Why didn't Serbia annex Republika Srpska during the Bosnian War?

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Why wasn't communist Mongolia absorbed into the Soviet Union like other Central Asian states?	1185
For decades, Irish-Americans were viewed as some of the lowest people in the American populace. In modern times, having Irish heritage is generally considered as a sense of pride. What led to this change? Did JFK have anything to do with it?	40
I am a Canadian soldier landing on Juno Beach. How is my experience different from the movies that depict the Normandy landings? What's the schedule looking like from the night before until the beach is secure?	13
Has there been a society or commune that had no written laws, but didn't plunge into anarchy? If so, how did it work/fail?	7
Was there ever a historically unrecognized nation that had a decent amount of power?	7
How was the Red Army Faction viewed in East Germany? Did the Eastern Bloc provide support?	4
How were detained Westerners treated in Iraq during the Persian Gulf War?	4
What role did the Lebanese military play between the Maronite and Palestinian militias during the Lebanese War (1975-1990)?	4
During the Troubles in Northern Ireland, there were calls for a sovereign Ulster. How strongly was this supported? How did the supporters of the movement want to bring peace to Northern Ireland?	3
Why didn't Serbia annex Republika Srpska during the Bosnian War?	2