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How did non Latin based languages like German, English and Swedish end up using the Latin Alphabet?

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To what extent is it true that no two democracies have ever gone to war against each other?

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What distinguishes academic/professional historians from popular historians? - How do you make history academically useful rather than simply entertaining ?

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Who was the longest serving head of government in a democratic country?

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Is there any evidence that Margaret Thatcher (British Prime Minister 1989-90) said that her greatest achievement was New Labour?

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How wide spread was the use of French and other languages in England in the sixteenth century?

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Why is Glasgow Scotland's biggest city but Edinburgh isn't?

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What is the earliest evidence for pervasive non-religious/atheist/agnostic/humanist movements in western society?

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Is Kate Adie's Corsets to Camouflage; Women at War a respected work?

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What was slavery like in mainland Britain from the 17th century to 1834?

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Title	Upvotes	Mark as read	Favorited	Rating	Add to a list
How did non Latin based languages like German, English and Swedish end up using the Latin Alphabet?	143
To what extent is it true that no two democracies have ever gone to war against each other?	102
What distinguishes academic/professional historians from popular historians? - How do you make history academically useful rather than simply entertaining ?	31
Who was the longest serving head of government in a democratic country?	16
Is there any evidence that Margaret Thatcher (British Prime Minister 1989-90) said that her greatest achievement was New Labour?	15
How wide spread was the use of French and other languages in England in the sixteenth century?	15
Why is Glasgow Scotland's biggest city but Edinburgh isn't?	10
What is the earliest evidence for pervasive non-religious/atheist/agnostic/humanist movements in western society?	9
Is Kate Adie's Corsets to Camouflage; Women at War a respected work?	7
What was slavery like in mainland Britain from the 17th century to 1834?	5