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In Egypt Napoleon told his army, "Soldiers, from the summit of these pyramids forty centuries look down upon you." How did he know the age of the pyramids?

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Why was the Beatles' Revolver in 1966 not considered as revolutionary as Sgt. Pepper in 1967?

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Was there something going on with GDP figures in Switzerland during the 1970s?

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Are the Carthaginian casualties at Cannae overstated?

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Why is Cold Harbour commonly considered a Confederate victory if the other battles in the Overland campaign are commonly regarded as indecisive?

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When Octavian became the son of Caesar, did he become the son of Calpurnia?

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Title	Upvotes	Mark as read	Favorited	Rating	Add to a list
In Egypt Napoleon told his army, "Soldiers, from the summit of these pyramids forty centuries look down upon you." How did he know the age of the pyramids?	3190
Why was the Beatles' Revolver in 1966 not considered as revolutionary as Sgt. Pepper in 1967?	88
Was there something going on with GDP figures in Switzerland during the 1970s?	4
Are the Carthaginian casualties at Cannae overstated?	4
Why is Cold Harbour commonly considered a Confederate victory if the other battles in the Overland campaign are commonly regarded as indecisive?	4
When Octavian became the son of Caesar, did he become the son of Calpurnia?	1