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In history it seems that it was not unusual to use mercenaries in a war. But i never seem to hear anything about mercenaries during the world wars. When & why did the use of mercenaries begin to fade?

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Why do a lot of countries name Hungary Hungary, while its actually called Magyarország?

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Where does the surname "Holland" in the USA come from? Does it imply they came from the Netherlands?

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During a battle in the middle ages(or before in roman/greek times), how long would a fight between two people normally last?

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Why did Willem III prince of Orange (later William III king of England/King Billy) invade England? And why didn't he try to be king of the Netherlands?

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Is atheism a relatively new belief or is there evidence for non-religious groups or cultures in history?

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Was the Dutch East India Company the richest company in History?

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What were Napoleon's reasons for invading much of Europe?

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Is there any evidence for the use of "slang" in the Roman empire?

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In history it seems that it was not unusual to use mercenaries in a war. But i never seem to hear anything about mercenaries during the world wars. When & why did the use of mercenaries begin to fade?	319
Why do a lot of countries name Hungary Hungary, while its actually called Magyarország?	260
Where does the surname "Holland" in the USA come from? Does it imply they came from the Netherlands?	89
During a battle in the middle ages(or before in roman/greek times), how long would a fight between two people normally last?	9
Why did Willem III prince of Orange (later William III king of England/King Billy) invade England? And why didn't he try to be king of the Netherlands?	6
Is atheism a relatively new belief or is there evidence for non-religious groups or cultures in history?	4
Was the Dutch East India Company the richest company in History?	4
What were Napoleon's reasons for invading much of Europe?	3
Is there any evidence for the use of "slang" in the Roman empire?	3