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Saudi Arabia and the UAE are gulf state allies with similar ethnic and religious makeups, as well as near identical geopolitical aspirations. Why did they not unify into a single country during Ibn Saud's conquest of the region?

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When did shields fall out of favor in medieval armies?

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Just how similar were Siberia and the Wild West? Do they both represent the same "frontier" mindset in their respective country's myth-making and national consciousness?

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What effects did the Highland Clearances have on Scottish population growth and emigration during the 18th and 19th centuries?

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After William the Conqueror, I know that the majority of the English court spoke french as a first language. Who was the first king to speak English natively?

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Did Baldwin IV really wear a mask to hide his leprosy? Was his nephew, Baldwin V, really killed by his mother for having the disease?

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How likely is it that a young Christopher Columbus encountered stories of the earlier Norse exploration of the Americas during his childhood in Genoa?

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At the start of WWII, Italy had 6 battleships, 19 cruisers, and a reputation for well-designed, modern combat vessels. What went wrong?

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Why are college sports so much bigger in the United States than in Europe?

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Ross Perot’s 1992 presidential campaign garnered 19% of the popular vote, the best third-party showing since Teddy Roosevelt’s run in 1912. Who were his supporters and why was he so successful?

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Saudi Arabia and the UAE are gulf state allies with similar ethnic and religious makeups, as well as near identical geopolitical aspirations. Why did they not unify into a single country during Ibn Saud's conquest of the region?	45
When did shields fall out of favor in medieval armies?	44
Just how similar were Siberia and the Wild West? Do they both represent the same "frontier" mindset in their respective country's myth-making and national consciousness?	42
What effects did the Highland Clearances have on Scottish population growth and emigration during the 18th and 19th centuries?	31
After William the Conqueror, I know that the majority of the English court spoke french as a first language. Who was the first king to speak English natively?	30
Did Baldwin IV really wear a mask to hide his leprosy? Was his nephew, Baldwin V, really killed by his mother for having the disease?	29
How likely is it that a young Christopher Columbus encountered stories of the earlier Norse exploration of the Americas during his childhood in Genoa?	27
At the start of WWII, Italy had 6 battleships, 19 cruisers, and a reputation for well-designed, modern combat vessels. What went wrong?	26
Why are college sports so much bigger in the United States than in Europe?	26
Ross Perot’s 1992 presidential campaign garnered 19% of the popular vote, the best third-party showing since Teddy Roosevelt’s run in 1912. Who were his supporters and why was he so successful?	24