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Has the US government ever tried regime change toward a foreign right wing government?

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What were the main causes of the dramatic change in lifestyle in western culture from the 'free spirit' of the 1950's and '60's to the 'war on drugs' and increases in prison populations in the '70's and '80's?

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Why is North America "the west" and Asia "the east", and when did that originate?

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Why do we say "European theater" when referencing war in Europe, instead of saying "the war in Europe"?

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Why has the United States emerged as the worlds leading superpower?

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Why was WWII so black and white, while other wars since are increasingly gray?

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Was there ever anyone who was executed because they showed a lack of remorse for their crimes during their trial?

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What was daily life like as Roman gladiator?

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What was the point of the Berlin Wall?

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How accurate is this scene in Saving Private Ryan?

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Has the US government ever tried regime change toward a foreign right wing government?	5
What were the main causes of the dramatic change in lifestyle in western culture from the 'free spirit' of the 1950's and '60's to the 'war on drugs' and increases in prison populations in the '70's and '80's?	4
Why is North America "the west" and Asia "the east", and when did that originate?	3
Why do we say "European theater" when referencing war in Europe, instead of saying "the war in Europe"?	3
Why has the United States emerged as the worlds leading superpower?	2
Why was WWII so black and white, while other wars since are increasingly gray?	2
Was there ever anyone who was executed because they showed a lack of remorse for their crimes during their trial?	2
What was daily life like as Roman gladiator?	2
What was the point of the Berlin Wall?	2
How accurate is this scene in Saving Private Ryan?	1