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Why and how did bolt-action become the standard mechanism for rifles, pump action for shotguns, and why did lever actions fade out altogether?

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Is Napoleon Bonaparte generally regarded by historians as a moral or immoral leader?

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Did historical army recruits go through basic training?

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Did former British colonies have more organized governments and in general fair better than other former european colonies?

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What is history? What is medical history?

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Just something I've noticed about Hitler's artwork. Any input?

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What caused Detroit to deteriorate from the industrial powerhouse that it was in the 50s to the state it is in now?

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With a modern understanding of English what is the furtherest in time I could go back to in England and have a conversation?

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What are some of the greatest triumphs of indigenous peoples resisting Wuropean colonization?

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Was there much tourism between the USSR and the rest of the world during the Cold War? How prevalent was domestic tourism?

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Title	Upvotes	Mark as read	Favorited	Rating	Add to a list
Why and how did bolt-action become the standard mechanism for rifles, pump action for shotguns, and why did lever actions fade out altogether?	170
Is Napoleon Bonaparte generally regarded by historians as a moral or immoral leader?	15
Did historical army recruits go through basic training?	15
Did former British colonies have more organized governments and in general fair better than other former european colonies?	14
What is history? What is medical history?	10
Just something I've noticed about Hitler's artwork. Any input?	9
What caused Detroit to deteriorate from the industrial powerhouse that it was in the 50s to the state it is in now?	6
With a modern understanding of English what is the furtherest in time I could go back to in England and have a conversation?	5
What are some of the greatest triumphs of indigenous peoples resisting Wuropean colonization?	5
Was there much tourism between the USSR and the rest of the world during the Cold War? How prevalent was domestic tourism?	2