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What measures were taken to prevent President Reagan from divulging state secrets due to his Alzheimer's disease?

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Many living organisms were returned via ship to the motherland during the Age of Exploration. How were they kept alive and cared for?

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What is the early history of Chernobyl disaster tourism?

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Are there any examples of pre-20th century, on-site war memorials?

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Supposedly, 3000 years ago Polynesian peoples abruptly stopped long distance sea travel. How do we know?

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What was the cost of antiquated communications systems? (Pony Express, telegraphs, Roman messengers, etc)

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Moses parting the Red Sea is said to coincide with the volcanic eruption of Santorini. The Wurundjeri "Time of Great Chaos" coincides with the flooding of Melbourne's Port Phillip Bay. What other pre-historic events coincide with oral, religious or mythic traditions?

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Is understanding the language a prerequisite for analysing a primary document? How do historians address translations and the biases they bring to the research?

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One third of Britons went to 1851's Great Exhibition to see a showcase of culture from many countries around the world. Was there precedent for this?

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Businesses in Australia often display signs that "recognise traditional owners of the land." Is this another example of a European concept (ownership) being placed on the indigenous population?

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What measures were taken to prevent President Reagan from divulging state secrets due to his Alzheimer's disease?	130
Many living organisms were returned via ship to the motherland during the Age of Exploration. How were they kept alive and cared for?	40
What is the early history of Chernobyl disaster tourism?	21
Are there any examples of pre-20th century, on-site war memorials?	21
Supposedly, 3000 years ago Polynesian peoples abruptly stopped long distance sea travel. How do we know?	18
What was the cost of antiquated communications systems? (Pony Express, telegraphs, Roman messengers, etc)	13
Moses parting the Red Sea is said to coincide with the volcanic eruption of Santorini. The Wurundjeri "Time of Great Chaos" coincides with the flooding of Melbourne's Port Phillip Bay. What other pre-historic events coincide with oral, religious or mythic traditions?	12
Is understanding the language a prerequisite for analysing a primary document? How do historians address translations and the biases they bring to the research?	10
One third of Britons went to 1851's Great Exhibition to see a showcase of culture from many countries around the world. Was there precedent for this?	9
Businesses in Australia often display signs that "recognise traditional owners of the land." Is this another example of a European concept (ownership) being placed on the indigenous population?	8