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In 1630, the colonizer population of the US didn't surpass 5,000. By 1700, it numbered over 250,000. To what is owed this population boom, and, as a side question, why didn't colonies like Brazil, Mexico and Argentina, older and more established, grow this quickly in the 17th century?	2490
In the game Return of the Obra Dinn, the titular ship, a trade vessel owned by the English East India Company is manned by dozens of people, hailing from several countries. Would a trade ship from the EIC in this period (1802 to 1807) normally be so diverse in nationalities?	671
In the 1966 World Cup, North Korea protagonized one of the greatest upsets in sports history, beating powerhouse and two-time champion Italy. What were the reactions in South Korea like, by the media, politicians or normal people?	28
In the Pale Horseman (book), Alfred the Great considered fleeing to Rome after being defeated by Guthrum. He said the city harbored a Saxon community and that he would be well received. Was there ever such a community and did Alfred really plan on moving there?	19
When studying today we write down notes, use highlighter pens, post it notes, draw up charts, tables, diagrams and etc. Do we know what kinds of techniques people in the past used to facilitate their study sessions?	16
In Mad Men, ad agency SCDP arranges a meeting with potential clients Honda. One of the agency's partners is a WW2 veteran that fought in the Pacific, and he refuses to make business with them, due to friends that died in the war. Was this sort of grudge against Axis Powers common in postwar US?	15
How did nobles in the Middle Ages learn new languages?	12
President JFK crossed American Legion picket lines to view Spartacus (1960) . Do we know what were his thoughts on the film?	11
Was there anything resembling trade agreements in the High/Late Middle Ages?	7
How and when were the secret protocols of the Molotov Ribbentrop pact revealed/discovered?	6

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