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The Royal Navy commandeered two cruise ships during the Falklands War. How did they deal with passengers booked for the ships, and how did they keep it a secret?

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Why did Hitler's successor, Karl Doenitz, get relatively little punishment?

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Within Germany, was there regional variation in support for the Nazis? Urban vs rural? Bavaria vs Prussia?

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Why has American foreign policy never prioritized democracy?

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In 1972, Nixon opened relationships with China for the first time in 25 years. At the same time, however, Watergate was happening. What did the Chinese think of Watergate?

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In CSPAN's Presidential Historians Survey, Eisenhower ranks #5 and Truman ranks #6. Why are these presidents ranked so highly?

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Was it possible for Ottoman heirs to "opt out" of succession?

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Many music videos have little or nothing to do with the song featured. In many ways, they seem like vehicles for short films. How did this practice arise?

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How did the Hebrew name Yeshua become translated as both Joshua and Jesus?

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Educated people in medieval times would know the world is round, but what about the commoners?

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The Royal Navy commandeered two cruise ships during the Falklands War. How did they deal with passengers booked for the ships, and how did they keep it a secret?	10
Why did Hitler's successor, Karl Doenitz, get relatively little punishment?	10
Within Germany, was there regional variation in support for the Nazis? Urban vs rural? Bavaria vs Prussia?	10
Why has American foreign policy never prioritized democracy?	10
In 1972, Nixon opened relationships with China for the first time in 25 years. At the same time, however, Watergate was happening. What did the Chinese think of Watergate?	9
In CSPAN's Presidential Historians Survey, Eisenhower ranks #5 and Truman ranks #6. Why are these presidents ranked so highly?	9
Was it possible for Ottoman heirs to "opt out" of succession?	9
Many music videos have little or nothing to do with the song featured. In many ways, they seem like vehicles for short films. How did this practice arise?	9
How did the Hebrew name Yeshua become translated as both Joshua and Jesus?	8
Educated people in medieval times would know the world is round, but what about the commoners?	8