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Is Joan of Arc an historical anomaly? Are there other examples of young women in roles of military leadership?

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German/Nazi War Medals

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'Spose this is as good a place to ask as any: what is the earliest recorded instance of sarcasm, when did it become a comedic staple, and who is the most sarcastic person in history?

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When was the divide between drugs/alcohol start? Like, when describing an addict, it's common to say 'he was a drug and alcohol addict for many years', instead of just 'drug addict'.

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Came across some periodical cover artwork from the Russian Revolution of 1906. Can you fine folks help describe what some of the images are mocking/criticizing and explain/discuss the revolution of 1906?

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What were the wave conditions like during the sinking of the Titanic?

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Blind Bluesmen

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Can someone fill me in with some more info about the 'wily Yankee'? Seems very intriguing, but googling isn't yielding many results.

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Title	Upvotes	Mark as read	Favorited	Rating	Add to a list
Is Joan of Arc an historical anomaly? Are there other examples of young women in roles of military leadership?	6
German/Nazi War Medals	5
'Spose this is as good a place to ask as any: what is the earliest recorded instance of sarcasm, when did it become a comedic staple, and who is the most sarcastic person in history?	3
When was the divide between drugs/alcohol start? Like, when describing an addict, it's common to say 'he was a drug and alcohol addict for many years', instead of just 'drug addict'.	3
Came across some periodical cover artwork from the Russian Revolution of 1906. Can you fine folks help describe what some of the images are mocking/criticizing and explain/discuss the revolution of 1906?	2
What were the wave conditions like during the sinking of the Titanic?	2
Blind Bluesmen	1
Can someone fill me in with some more info about the 'wily Yankee'? Seems very intriguing, but googling isn't yielding many results.	1