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How Prevalent and widely used was the "SPQR" acronym used in the Roman Republic/Empire? Was it similar to how "USA" is used in modern America?

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Are there any recorded occurrences of Soviet Spies defecting to America after seeing the country and its overall higher standard of living?

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Why was Entrenched Stalemate such an important part of the Western Front of WW1, but the Eastern Front was more of a Mobile Stalemate?

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Why is text writing on flags so prevalent in Middle Eastern Culture

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Was there corn in the pre-Columbian eastern hemisphere?

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How did earth-centrist scientists explain the phases of the moon?

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Was The Communist Manifesto meant to be a predicative piece? Or was it a transformative piece meant to spark revolution?

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Why does the US Military Insignia for the O-6 Rank (Colonel/Captain) Differ So Much From The Other Officer Insignia in Both Aesthetic and Detail?

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How Prevalent and widely used was the "SPQR" acronym used in the Roman Republic/Empire? Was it similar to how "USA" is used in modern America?	141
Are there any recorded occurrences of Soviet Spies defecting to America after seeing the country and its overall higher standard of living?	62
Why was Entrenched Stalemate such an important part of the Western Front of WW1, but the Eastern Front was more of a Mobile Stalemate?	33
Why is text writing on flags so prevalent in Middle Eastern Culture	9
Was there corn in the pre-Columbian eastern hemisphere?	7
How did earth-centrist scientists explain the phases of the moon?	6
Was The Communist Manifesto meant to be a predicative piece? Or was it a transformative piece meant to spark revolution?	5
Why does the US Military Insignia for the O-6 Rank (Colonel/Captain) Differ So Much From The Other Officer Insignia in Both Aesthetic and Detail?	2