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I once heard that Julius Caesar knew he was going to be assassinated, and was even warned by his guard before entering the building. However, due to serious health problems he was experiencing, he wanted an honorable death so entered anyways. Is this true?

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Where can I find books on Queen Zenobia of Palmyra?

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Why is Rasputin famous?

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What is the cultural and historical significance of the song, "The Sacred War (Священная война)" in Russia?

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How did Augosto Pinochet reform the economy in Chile? What lasting ramifications did his economic policies have on the country?

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I once heard that Julius Caesar knew he was going to be assassinated, and was even warned by his guard before entering the building. However, due to serious health problems he was experiencing, he wanted an honorable death so entered anyways. Is this true?	527
Where can I find books on Queen Zenobia of Palmyra?	36
Why is Rasputin famous?	10
What is the cultural and historical significance of the song, "The Sacred War (Священная война)" in Russia?	8
How did Augosto Pinochet reform the economy in Chile? What lasting ramifications did his economic policies have on the country?	1