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How culpable was Hirohito for Japan's actions during World War II? As opposed to Mussolini, Hitler, or Tojo, how much blame does he really share for the country's crimes? The history of Japan and the power their Emperors actually hold is complicated, how much control did he really have back then?

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In the past, I remember reading that screws and nails were really valuable in places like ancient Rome, as this was well before they could be mass manufactured. I remember reading people would even take the nails and screws from their homes when moving. Is this true?

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How culpable was Hirohito for Japan's actions during World War II? As opposed to Mussolini, Hitler, or Tojo, how much blame does he really share for the country's crimes? The history of Japan and the power their Emperors actually hold is complicated, how much control did he really have back then?	481
In the past, I remember reading that screws and nails were really valuable in places like ancient Rome, as this was well before they could be mass manufactured. I remember reading people would even take the nails and screws from their homes when moving. Is this true?	21