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How did the Vikings shield themselves from cold and rain while onboard their ships?

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Why is the Spanish Inquisition associated with torture and violent interrogations?

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I am a man in my early 20's in WWII Germany. I want to join the Luftwaffe, but have no knowledge of neither airplanes nor of flying. What does my training look like, and for how long do I train before being sent of on a mission?

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Why did men become bushwhackers during the American Civil War? Why didn't they just join the armed forces and fought as regular soldiers?

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I am a pilot in a fighter plane during WWII. My plane has been heavily damaged and I am left with no other option than to bail out. Have I received any instructions on how to deal with this situation? How do I go about it?

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During the Middle Ages, would it be typical for archers to reuse shot arrows?

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I am a young man in England during the 1700's who wants to become a sailor. Where do I start?

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Did medieval towers sometimes have smaller towers attatched to them, like often seen in fiction?

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How did relatively smaller warships, such as brigs and frigates, do battle in the 18th century?

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Why was the Thompson "Chicago Typewriter" submachine gun the gun of choice amongst mobsters during the Prohibition?

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Title	Upvotes	Mark as read	Favorited	Rating	Add to a list
How did the Vikings shield themselves from cold and rain while onboard their ships?	1353
Why is the Spanish Inquisition associated with torture and violent interrogations?	62
I am a man in my early 20's in WWII Germany. I want to join the Luftwaffe, but have no knowledge of neither airplanes nor of flying. What does my training look like, and for how long do I train before being sent of on a mission?	52
Why did men become bushwhackers during the American Civil War? Why didn't they just join the armed forces and fought as regular soldiers?	42
I am a pilot in a fighter plane during WWII. My plane has been heavily damaged and I am left with no other option than to bail out. Have I received any instructions on how to deal with this situation? How do I go about it?	33
During the Middle Ages, would it be typical for archers to reuse shot arrows?	21
I am a young man in England during the 1700's who wants to become a sailor. Where do I start?	16
Did medieval towers sometimes have smaller towers attatched to them, like often seen in fiction?	9
How did relatively smaller warships, such as brigs and frigates, do battle in the 18th century?	6
Why was the Thompson "Chicago Typewriter" submachine gun the gun of choice amongst mobsters during the Prohibition?	6