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I've heard the Space Race was more about demonstrating ICBM technology than actual exploration and scientific advancement. How true is this?

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Are there any documented cases of man-made ecological disasters under the Romans?

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Was there any attempt by Ancient Egyptians to colonise other lands?

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Why weren't the German 'superguns' in WWI used to end the British blockade on all German ports?

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Even Belgium was involved in the age of colonialism, what were the Scandinavian countries doing during this period? Why are there no Nordic successor states throughout the New World, Africa and Australia?

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Why did the US public allow a shift from Isolationism post WWII?

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When did writing grant proposals for government/university funding for research start and what prompted it? How was research funded before this system?

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Was there significant opposition to the Marshall plan from Americans?

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How did canned fish come to be such a ubiquitous grocery item in the West?

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How did Otto von Bismark collect taxes?

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Title	Upvotes	Mark as read	Favorited	Rating	Add to a list
I've heard the Space Race was more about demonstrating ICBM technology than actual exploration and scientific advancement. How true is this?	8
Are there any documented cases of man-made ecological disasters under the Romans?	8
Was there any attempt by Ancient Egyptians to colonise other lands?	6
Why weren't the German 'superguns' in WWI used to end the British blockade on all German ports?	6
Even Belgium was involved in the age of colonialism, what were the Scandinavian countries doing during this period? Why are there no Nordic successor states throughout the New World, Africa and Australia?	5
Why did the US public allow a shift from Isolationism post WWII?	5
When did writing grant proposals for government/university funding for research start and what prompted it? How was research funded before this system?	3
Was there significant opposition to the Marshall plan from Americans?	3
How did canned fish come to be such a ubiquitous grocery item in the West?	3
How did Otto von Bismark collect taxes?	3