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At what point did it seem Western culture switched from "Roman" numerals (I,V,X,etc.) to the more modern, "Arabic-Hindu" numerals (1,2,3,etc.)?

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When and why did the modern "onesie" design of a military flight suit come about?

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In your opinion, what historical school better explains the disappearance of the dragons: standard accepted Tolkeinism, or the revisionist Martinism?

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How did the Ionian Wars affect the current state of the League and dissolution of the Summoners?

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To what extent was the religious fanaticism of the Covenant under the Prophets a driving force for explorationism, in contrast to the motives held by the UNSC or even the Forerunners?

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Were there any significant, domestic attempts by an East Asian nation to become Democratic after WWII?

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What could be said to be the greatest technological advancement to arise from the Cold War?

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If gunpowder had not been discovered for its use in weaponry, what would be the most popular kind of arms?

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What are the main reasonings AGAINST the existence of the Armenian Genocide?

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In Britain, how was the American Revolution regarded (if at all?)

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At what point did it seem Western culture switched from "Roman" numerals (I,V,X,etc.) to the more modern, "Arabic-Hindu" numerals (1,2,3,etc.)?	96
When and why did the modern "onesie" design of a military flight suit come about?	55
In your opinion, what historical school better explains the disappearance of the dragons: standard accepted Tolkeinism, or the revisionist Martinism?	4
How did the Ionian Wars affect the current state of the League and dissolution of the Summoners?	4
To what extent was the religious fanaticism of the Covenant under the Prophets a driving force for explorationism, in contrast to the motives held by the UNSC or even the Forerunners?	4
Were there any significant, domestic attempts by an East Asian nation to become Democratic after WWII?	3
What could be said to be the greatest technological advancement to arise from the Cold War?	2
If gunpowder had not been discovered for its use in weaponry, what would be the most popular kind of arms?	1
What are the main reasonings AGAINST the existence of the Armenian Genocide?	1
In Britain, how was the American Revolution regarded (if at all?)	0