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When Richard the Lionheart and Saladin entered into treaty negotiations, would they both be there in person and speak or was it down on paper?

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Given the proximity to Virginia and the divided loyalty of Maryland, did the union consider moving the capital from DC?

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Why didn't the islamic rule of the Iberian peninsula extend further into the continent?

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What were the political and military issues at the time that led to the brand new church of Christianity being based in Rome instead of Jerusalem?

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Was there any public or political objection to the inclusion of such a diverse, global set of music and sounds on the Voyager golden records, given that it was an american project?

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Looking at a map of current and former communist countries, it strikes me that only Cuba is in the western hemisphere - why did Cuba become communist as opposed to all of its neighbors?

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When jeans become so acceptable as everyday wear?

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How was Brunei able to stay independent and apart from Malaysia and Indonesia?

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Is there a historical record to indicate when humans first figured out to use yeast to make leavened bread?

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If Jesus was crucified in Jerusalem, why would Peter have gone all the way to Rome?

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Title	Upvotes	Mark as read	Favorited	Rating	Add to a list
When Richard the Lionheart and Saladin entered into treaty negotiations, would they both be there in person and speak or was it down on paper?	44
Given the proximity to Virginia and the divided loyalty of Maryland, did the union consider moving the capital from DC?	28
Why didn't the islamic rule of the Iberian peninsula extend further into the continent?	10
What were the political and military issues at the time that led to the brand new church of Christianity being based in Rome instead of Jerusalem?	6
Was there any public or political objection to the inclusion of such a diverse, global set of music and sounds on the Voyager golden records, given that it was an american project?	5
Looking at a map of current and former communist countries, it strikes me that only Cuba is in the western hemisphere - why did Cuba become communist as opposed to all of its neighbors?	4
When jeans become so acceptable as everyday wear?	4
How was Brunei able to stay independent and apart from Malaysia and Indonesia?	4
Is there a historical record to indicate when humans first figured out to use yeast to make leavened bread?	2
If Jesus was crucified in Jerusalem, why would Peter have gone all the way to Rome?	2