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Were dogs utilized by the Roman military?

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What did early European visitors to Japan think of its culture?

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How absolute was Stalin’s power over the USSR?

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What is the largest infiltration of the US government we know of?

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A number of the most successful automotive manufacturers were founded in and around Detroit in the first half of 20th century. Are there any quantifiable factors that made Detroit particularly well suited for that industry, at that time?

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How much ale was consumed by an average household in Tudor England?

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How would snow removal be dealt with in 18th and 19th century cities?

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Is there a historical reason why almost all nations have a rectangular flag?

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In what ways has the US government cooperated with organized crime in the past?

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How prominent was homosexuality in samurai culture?

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Title	Upvotes	Mark as read	Favorited	Rating	Add to a list
Were dogs utilized by the Roman military?	658
What did early European visitors to Japan think of its culture?	238
How absolute was Stalin’s power over the USSR?	199
What is the largest infiltration of the US government we know of?	155
A number of the most successful automotive manufacturers were founded in and around Detroit in the first half of 20th century. Are there any quantifiable factors that made Detroit particularly well suited for that industry, at that time?	128
How much ale was consumed by an average household in Tudor England?	121
How would snow removal be dealt with in 18th and 19th century cities?	113
Is there a historical reason why almost all nations have a rectangular flag?	36
In what ways has the US government cooperated with organized crime in the past?	30
How prominent was homosexuality in samurai culture?	27