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Was draft dodging common in the Third Reich? How would a prospective draft dodger go about it?

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When and why was vanilla accepted as the default ice cream flavor?

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Grant is often contrasted against Lee as being brutal, methodical, and ruthless, but not entirely cost effective. How true is this portrayal?

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Was Russian important to know for Eastern Bloc citizens, similar to how English is important to many countries now?

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Was "nigger" a insulting way to address blacks, our was it just what white people called blacks? NSFW

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How did Russia become Eastern Orthodox?

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When did literacy become expected in America?

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Why did Portuguese Brazil stay together, while Spanish colonies disintegrated into the mess we see today?

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Could a (American) slave take a sick day?

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What were the reasons behind the line tactics of the 18th and 19th century?

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Title	Upvotes	Mark as read	Favorited	Rating	Add to a list
Was draft dodging common in the Third Reich? How would a prospective draft dodger go about it?	1260
When and why was vanilla accepted as the default ice cream flavor?	206
Grant is often contrasted against Lee as being brutal, methodical, and ruthless, but not entirely cost effective. How true is this portrayal?	52
Was Russian important to know for Eastern Bloc citizens, similar to how English is important to many countries now?	33
Was "nigger" a insulting way to address blacks, our was it just what white people called blacks? NSFW	10
How did Russia become Eastern Orthodox?	9
When did literacy become expected in America?	5
Why did Portuguese Brazil stay together, while Spanish colonies disintegrated into the mess we see today?	5
Could a (American) slave take a sick day?	3
What were the reasons behind the line tactics of the 18th and 19th century?	3