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I just finished a historical fiction book and the author made a few claims in the book regarding the behavior of soldiers, specifically during pre-gunpowder warfare.

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Was there ever a case of a king having twins? And if so how was succession determined? Was there ever a succession war between twins?

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How much of a role did sabotage play in WWII, both on the battlefield and in the research labs?

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How hard was falsifying credentials and identity in ancient times? Are there any famous examples of fraudsters?

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I just finished a historical fiction book and the author made a few claims in the book regarding the behavior of soldiers, specifically during pre-gunpowder warfare.	56
Was there ever a case of a king having twins? And if so how was succession determined? Was there ever a succession war between twins?	19
How much of a role did sabotage play in WWII, both on the battlefield and in the research labs?	2
How hard was falsifying credentials and identity in ancient times? Are there any famous examples of fraudsters?	1