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Cambyses II's Persian army allegedly did everything from painting cats on their shield, marching them with their army, even hurling them at the cat-revering Egyptians to discomfit them in battle. Is any part true?

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Among Asian countries, the Philippines are unique in being a former Spanish colony and are one of only 2 predominantly Christian nations east of the Caucasus. What factors differentiated Spanish colonialism to lead to this religious anomaly?

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In the strategy game Europa Universalis, players often take advantage of their 'allies' being entangled in a joint major war to attack its protectorates/satellites/allies knowing they won't be defended. What are the historical instances and repercussions of nominal allies doing this?

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Cambyses II's Persian army allegedly did everything from painting cats on their shield, marching them with their army, even hurling them at the cat-revering Egyptians to discomfit them in battle. Is any part true?	3
Among Asian countries, the Philippines are unique in being a former Spanish colony and are one of only 2 predominantly Christian nations east of the Caucasus. What factors differentiated Spanish colonialism to lead to this religious anomaly?	1
In the strategy game Europa Universalis, players often take advantage of their 'allies' being entangled in a joint major war to attack its protectorates/satellites/allies knowing they won't be defended. What are the historical instances and repercussions of nominal allies doing this?	1