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During the Cold War, what (if any) plans did countries have for themselves and the world following an all out nuclear war?

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Did Alexander the Great ever see Macedonia again after starting the Persian campaign?

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[WW2] Did the Soviets have backup plans to fight on in case Moscow was taken, or would they have just capitulated?

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Before the 22nd amendment, was it politically taboo to run for a 3rd term?

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Was there any attempt to make Rome a republic again after it became an empire?

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When did urban buildings transition from using wood and similar materials, to exclusively harder materials such as bricks, concrete and the like.

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In 19th century USA, at what age was a person expected to be financially self-sufficient?

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Throughout history, did wars create gender imbalances?

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Major flu epidemics with millions of dead hit the world in between 1956 and 1958 and again in the late 60's. How did people of those time handle them, and what was their economic impact?

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Major Asian flu epidemics with millions of dead hit the world in between 1956 and 1958 and again in the late 60's. How did people of those time handle them, and what was their economic impact?

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Title	Upvotes	Mark as read	Favorited	Rating	Add to a list
During the Cold War, what (if any) plans did countries have for themselves and the world following an all out nuclear war?	155
Did Alexander the Great ever see Macedonia again after starting the Persian campaign?	40
[WW2] Did the Soviets have backup plans to fight on in case Moscow was taken, or would they have just capitulated?	38
Before the 22nd amendment, was it politically taboo to run for a 3rd term?	10
Was there any attempt to make Rome a republic again after it became an empire?	8
When did urban buildings transition from using wood and similar materials, to exclusively harder materials such as bricks, concrete and the like.	5
In 19th century USA, at what age was a person expected to be financially self-sufficient?	4
Throughout history, did wars create gender imbalances?	1
Major flu epidemics with millions of dead hit the world in between 1956 and 1958 and again in the late 60's. How did people of those time handle them, and what was their economic impact?	1
Major Asian flu epidemics with millions of dead hit the world in between 1956 and 1958 and again in the late 60's. How did people of those time handle them, and what was their economic impact?	1