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I found a 164-year old book by Thomas Paine in my grandfather's attic, seeking information.

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How did Nordic countries go from being nations of Vikings who loot and pillage to being some of the most progressive and peaceful countries in the modern world?

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After the Beer Hall Putsch, why wasn't Hitler executed for attempting to overthrow the government?

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What was America's view of Napoleon during the Napoleonic Wars?

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Why exactly was the Third Reich ahead of the curb technologically?

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Is it true that the Soviet Union brought universal literacy to its people?

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The 1984 movie Red Dawn shows underage high schoolers actively killing and being killed in warfare, was there any controversy surrounding this aspect of the movie?

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Were songs like, "Atom Bomb Baby" considered offensive in the 1950s?

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The original Star Trek had a very diverse cast for the time, had women in relatively high positions in society, and other things, how controversial was the show while it was airing?

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Did cavalry in Ancient/Medieval times actually make contact with the enemy when charging them, or were cavalry charges more for intimidation?

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Title	Upvotes	Mark as read	Favorited	Rating	Add to a list
I found a 164-year old book by Thomas Paine in my grandfather's attic, seeking information.	148
How did Nordic countries go from being nations of Vikings who loot and pillage to being some of the most progressive and peaceful countries in the modern world?	112
After the Beer Hall Putsch, why wasn't Hitler executed for attempting to overthrow the government?	71
What was America's view of Napoleon during the Napoleonic Wars?	58
Why exactly was the Third Reich ahead of the curb technologically?	46
Is it true that the Soviet Union brought universal literacy to its people?	32
The 1984 movie Red Dawn shows underage high schoolers actively killing and being killed in warfare, was there any controversy surrounding this aspect of the movie?	18
Were songs like, "Atom Bomb Baby" considered offensive in the 1950s?	16
The original Star Trek had a very diverse cast for the time, had women in relatively high positions in society, and other things, how controversial was the show while it was airing?	15
Did cavalry in Ancient/Medieval times actually make contact with the enemy when charging them, or were cavalry charges more for intimidation?	12