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In Warcraft III, Arthas Menethil and his men went on a suicide mission. To prevent his men from fleeing, he burned his own ships, forcing them to complete their duty. Has this ever happened in our history?

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Prior to the modern era, what efforts, if any, were made by the Jews to "reclaim" Jerusalem or the "Kingdom" or Jerusalem/Israel/David?

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With proper knowledge, how hard was it to set up a forge, find minerals, and smelt tools/weaponry?

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Scandinavian and Northern Agriculture

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Ancient Piping - How and Where?

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The Stone Trade

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How long did it take a horsed traveler to go from the northern coast of Britain to the south?

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What were the logistical constraints of newly arrived European settlers to the Americas in the 17th Century?

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In a time of lawlessness and social upheaval, how did paper currency keep its value in pre-modern America? How could it be enforced?

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During Roman persecution of Christians, were there any notable and named "safe havens" to which Christians fled to? If so, what were their names?

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In Warcraft III, Arthas Menethil and his men went on a suicide mission. To prevent his men from fleeing, he burned his own ships, forcing them to complete their duty. Has this ever happened in our history?	287
Prior to the modern era, what efforts, if any, were made by the Jews to "reclaim" Jerusalem or the "Kingdom" or Jerusalem/Israel/David?	20
With proper knowledge, how hard was it to set up a forge, find minerals, and smelt tools/weaponry?	7
Scandinavian and Northern Agriculture	7
Ancient Piping - How and Where?	6
The Stone Trade	6
How long did it take a horsed traveler to go from the northern coast of Britain to the south?	3
What were the logistical constraints of newly arrived European settlers to the Americas in the 17th Century?	3
In a time of lawlessness and social upheaval, how did paper currency keep its value in pre-modern America? How could it be enforced?	3
During Roman persecution of Christians, were there any notable and named "safe havens" to which Christians fled to? If so, what were their names?	3