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How did the the US gather intelligence before the establishment of the OSS?

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What did the "big three"(Stalin, FDR, Churchill) think of each other?

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What accounts for the prevalence of Christianity in South Korea?

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The claim is often made that Joe Kennedy used his underworld connections to help JFK win in Illinois. Is there any historical basis for this claim?

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Did New York really have a moving day? A specific day where a large percentage of the city moved house? What would make people adopt and continue this practice?

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What did the generals of other nations think of George Patton(WWII)?

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Are there any records of what Martin Luther thought of the more radical offshoots of Protestantism? For instance, the Anabaptists who took part in the Munster rebellion?

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The ashkenazi Jewish community has been the victim of many programs throughout its history in Europe. Did other Jewish diaspora communities face similar histories of hostility?

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Did Lysenkoism face any criticism from scientists within the USSR? And if it did, was there any backlash against the critics?

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How was Rome able to expel the Jewish people from their homeland?

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Title	Upvotes	Mark as read	Favorited	Rating	Add to a list
How did the the US gather intelligence before the establishment of the OSS?	26
What did the "big three"(Stalin, FDR, Churchill) think of each other?	21
What accounts for the prevalence of Christianity in South Korea?	18
The claim is often made that Joe Kennedy used his underworld connections to help JFK win in Illinois. Is there any historical basis for this claim?	17
Did New York really have a moving day? A specific day where a large percentage of the city moved house? What would make people adopt and continue this practice?	13
What did the generals of other nations think of George Patton(WWII)?	13
Are there any records of what Martin Luther thought of the more radical offshoots of Protestantism? For instance, the Anabaptists who took part in the Munster rebellion?	13
The ashkenazi Jewish community has been the victim of many programs throughout its history in Europe. Did other Jewish diaspora communities face similar histories of hostility?	11
Did Lysenkoism face any criticism from scientists within the USSR? And if it did, was there any backlash against the critics?	10
How was Rome able to expel the Jewish people from their homeland?	9