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At the close of WWII, why did the United States agree to allow the Soviet Union to invade and occupy Korea up to the 38th parallel?

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What was life like for a sailor on a Medieval galley in the Mediterranean?

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The history of monarchies in Europe and Asia features many episodes of royal lines desperately awaiting the birth of a male heir. Why has adoption not been a viable option to continue a line?

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Prior to the widespread adoption of the telephone, how did people summon the police or medical assistance when in immediate danger?

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What led to the extreme levels of corruption, inefficiency, and poor morale among the Qing Chinese armed forces in the years leading up to the First Sino-Japanese War?

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Why did Kenya support Israeli forces during Operation Entebbe?

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Prior to the advent of fumigation, how did people deal with cases of termite infestation?

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After the close of WWII, what was the average Japanese "man on the street's" reaction (not the official government response) to the Holocaust and Japan's indirect support thereof as an ally of Germany?

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How much of an impact did the introduction of lever-action rifles, such as the Henry and Winchester, have on the settlement of the Old West? Do they deserve their reputation as the "gun(s) that won the West?"

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Which was more influential on the development of early rock 'n' roll, blues (or rhythm & blues), or country music?

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At the close of WWII, why did the United States agree to allow the Soviet Union to invade and occupy Korea up to the 38th parallel?	3
What was life like for a sailor on a Medieval galley in the Mediterranean?	3
The history of monarchies in Europe and Asia features many episodes of royal lines desperately awaiting the birth of a male heir. Why has adoption not been a viable option to continue a line?	2
Prior to the widespread adoption of the telephone, how did people summon the police or medical assistance when in immediate danger?	2
What led to the extreme levels of corruption, inefficiency, and poor morale among the Qing Chinese armed forces in the years leading up to the First Sino-Japanese War?	2
Why did Kenya support Israeli forces during Operation Entebbe?	2
Prior to the advent of fumigation, how did people deal with cases of termite infestation?	2
After the close of WWII, what was the average Japanese "man on the street's" reaction (not the official government response) to the Holocaust and Japan's indirect support thereof as an ally of Germany?	2
How much of an impact did the introduction of lever-action rifles, such as the Henry and Winchester, have on the settlement of the Old West? Do they deserve their reputation as the "gun(s) that won the West?"	2
Which was more influential on the development of early rock 'n' roll, blues (or rhythm & blues), or country music?	2