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The opera "Carmen" was initially a critical failure. What made it become one of the most famous operas in the world?
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On the surface, Soviet deep operations and German "blitzkrieg" seem similar. What were the major differences between them?
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American politics hold liberal values in great honor. Why, then, is the term "liberal" associated with the left only?
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People who ate mostly white rice would often get Vitamin B deficiency. However, white rice is more expensive than brown rice. Why would someone be able to afford white rice but no sources Vitamin B?
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Were there non-combatants in Native American warfare? That is, people that warriors were not allowed to attack?
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The sinking of the HMS Lusitania was a major factor in the US entry into WWI. But was it a legitimate military target?
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How did the West react to Russia's market reforms in the 1920's as opposed to China's market reforms in the 1980's?
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The Soviet Union committed mass deportations of several minorities, including Chechens and Tatars. Is it true that Stalin was planning to deport Soviet Jews as well?
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Why did libertarian socialists support the authoritarian Bolsheviks? When did they realize that the Bolsheviks would betray them?
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