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Why was Brazil such a popular destination for the Japanese Diaspora?

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In the Taiwanese videogame Devotion (2019), folk religion, cults, and spooky scares take center stage in a 1980s apartment. How prevalent and powerful were cults in Taiwan during the 80s?

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How did the Pope and the Vatican react to liberation theology?

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Did Nestorians, and not Francis Xavier, introduce Christianity to Japan?

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When did YA (Young Adult) literature become a genre distinct from children's literature and adult literature?

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Why did many academics deny the Cambodian genocide in the 70's and 80's?

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What was naval warfare like in non-European regions before the cannon?

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When, if ever, did the US switch from bagged milk, and why?

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Why is manga predominantly drawn without color?

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Why did Spam become a popular foodstuff in the Pacific and Asia, when it seems to be largely reviled in the US?

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Title	Upvotes	Mark as read	Favorited	Rating	Add to a list
Why was Brazil such a popular destination for the Japanese Diaspora?	161
In the Taiwanese videogame Devotion (2019), folk religion, cults, and spooky scares take center stage in a 1980s apartment. How prevalent and powerful were cults in Taiwan during the 80s?	71
How did the Pope and the Vatican react to liberation theology?	45
Did Nestorians, and not Francis Xavier, introduce Christianity to Japan?	44
When did YA (Young Adult) literature become a genre distinct from children's literature and adult literature?	35
Why did many academics deny the Cambodian genocide in the 70's and 80's?	28
What was naval warfare like in non-European regions before the cannon?	27
When, if ever, did the US switch from bagged milk, and why?	23
Why is manga predominantly drawn without color?	18
Why did Spam become a popular foodstuff in the Pacific and Asia, when it seems to be largely reviled in the US?	14