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Did pirates use spears and armour?

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When and why did mercenaries fall out of fashion?

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At what point were gunpowder weapons, like rifles and muskets, used more for private applications, like hunting, than missile weapons (e.g. Bows and Crossbows)?

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How bad was slavery in the USA compared to other instances of slavery throughout history?

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Did pirates use spears and armour?	2901
When and why did mercenaries fall out of fashion?	9
At what point were gunpowder weapons, like rifles and muskets, used more for private applications, like hunting, than missile weapons (e.g. Bows and Crossbows)?	7
How bad was slavery in the USA compared to other instances of slavery throughout history?	1