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Why do presidents have the power to pardon? What were the founding fathers arguments for giving this power vs not?

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How good of a military commander was Alexander actually?

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What lead Conrad von Hötzendorf‘s reputation to change from a brilliant strategist to his current reputation as a warmonger and imperialist?

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In 757 emperor Constantine V sent a "pipe organ" with "great leaden pipes" to Pepin the Short King of the Franks. Would this have looked like organs we know today?

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To What Extent Did the 54th Massachusetts Infantry Impact How The Everyday Soldier Viewed African American Soldiers?

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How Did The Depiction Of Frankenstein's Monster Become What It Is Today?

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How did the logistics of the Roman grain dole work?

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Title	Upvotes	Mark as read	Favorited	Rating	Add to a list
Why do presidents have the power to pardon? What were the founding fathers arguments for giving this power vs not?	2290
How good of a military commander was Alexander actually?	80
What lead Conrad von Hötzendorf‘s reputation to change from a brilliant strategist to his current reputation as a warmonger and imperialist?	53
In 757 emperor Constantine V sent a "pipe organ" with "great leaden pipes" to Pepin the Short King of the Franks. Would this have looked like organs we know today?	30
To What Extent Did the 54th Massachusetts Infantry Impact How The Everyday Soldier Viewed African American Soldiers?	12
How Did The Depiction Of Frankenstein's Monster Become What It Is Today?	9
How did the logistics of the Roman grain dole work?	7