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I read in folk tales that in medieval empires like Vijayanagara in India often had 'enthralling debates' between scholars. Is it true? If yes, was it restricted just to religious issues? What were the topics that were discussed?	20
[Hinduism] How much influence did Hinduism and its philosophy have on Sufi Islam and saints in medieval India? Was there any serious attempt at syncretism?	19
Why do richer and more affluent people in US seem to live in the suburbs as opposed to the urban core while in Western/Northern Europe it is the opposite. What is the reason for this difference?	19
In the period from 1940 to 80, Mexico was one of the fastest growing countries and had an economic miracle resembling East Asia. Why did it stagnate and not recover as strong following the 82 debt crisis given that there will still lot of potential 'catch up growth'? What made the crisis different?	19
The Central Economic-Mathematical Institute was created in the Soviet Union in 1965. How did this change the Five Year Plans? Did it lead to any improvements in economic efficiency?	18
There was a referendum in Norway over the membership in the European Economic Community in 1970's. How was the Campaign fought by both sides? What issues were the most contentious ones?	18
What were the drug laws like in Socialist Yugoslavia? Were they more prohibitive or permissive as compared to Western countries?	18
How did think-tanks in the US become so institutionally important (doing research, recommendations of policy, supplier of staff and advisors for White House)? It appears to have originated from the 1930s. Who conceived the concept?	17
[The 1960's] John Kennedy famously cut the top tax rate from 90 percent to 70 percent. How did both parties react to this? Did it cause any controversy like Reagan tax cuts?	17
How did the banking secrecy laws originate in Switzerland? Was there any internal opposition in Switzerland to it's creation?	17

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