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Was anything relating to the war happening in non-Mediterranean Africa and South America during WWII?

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During the American Civil War, how was it that Washington D.C.?

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How were the destinations of mail/messages/etc written or described to carriers in your area of specialty?

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How did conquistadors "penetrate" the jungles of Central America?

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Were there any European explorers prior to 1700 who attempted to cross the pacific ocean from Asia?

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Is there any relation between Turkey and Turkmenistan? Or are the similar "Turk" names a mere coincidence?

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How significant of a role did the Middle East play in developing medical practice and medicine?

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While US Presidents have the power to pardon prisoners, has there ever been an instance where they ordered someone's incarceration?

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While the legend persisted of Anastasia Romanov surviving her family's execution, were there efforts conducted by the Soviet Union to find her/imprison her?

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How long ago did knowing how to build a fire stop being common knowledge?

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Title	Upvotes	Mark as read	Favorited	Rating	Add to a list
Was anything relating to the war happening in non-Mediterranean Africa and South America during WWII?	5
During the American Civil War, how was it that Washington D.C.?	4
How were the destinations of mail/messages/etc written or described to carriers in your area of specialty?	3
How did conquistadors "penetrate" the jungles of Central America?	3
Were there any European explorers prior to 1700 who attempted to cross the pacific ocean from Asia?	3
Is there any relation between Turkey and Turkmenistan? Or are the similar "Turk" names a mere coincidence?	3
How significant of a role did the Middle East play in developing medical practice and medicine?	2
While US Presidents have the power to pardon prisoners, has there ever been an instance where they ordered someone's incarceration?	2
While the legend persisted of Anastasia Romanov surviving her family's execution, were there efforts conducted by the Soviet Union to find her/imprison her?	2
How long ago did knowing how to build a fire stop being common knowledge?	1