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What actually made knights obsolete? I've seen various explanations such as the creation of the crossbow, the invention of gunpowder, and the appearance of new infantry formations. Or did non-warfare related factors such as the end of feudalism also contribute to the decline of knights?

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How did Germany ready itself for war so quickly after the Great Depression?

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Other than the Roman Empire, did any other country manage to completely surround the Mediterranean Sea?

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Why did the British Empire seem to let go of its colonies more peacefully than the French and other European countries during the decolonization and independence movements after 1945?

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Please Explain the "Fascism Makes Italian Trains Run on Time" Meme.

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Why (and how) were the American colonists on the eve of the Revolution so... violently disobedient?

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Did Buddhism fight any wars? Why or why not?

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How worried were the Australians and New Zealanders at the prospect of a Japanese invasion during World War 2, and what steps did they take to defend against it?

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What actually made knights obsolete? I've seen various explanations such as the creation of the crossbow, the invention of gunpowder, and the appearance of new infantry formations. Or did non-warfare related factors such as the end of feudalism also contribute to the decline of knights?	431
How did Germany ready itself for war so quickly after the Great Depression?	3
Other than the Roman Empire, did any other country manage to completely surround the Mediterranean Sea?	2
Why did the British Empire seem to let go of its colonies more peacefully than the French and other European countries during the decolonization and independence movements after 1945?	1
Please Explain the "Fascism Makes Italian Trains Run on Time" Meme.	1
Why (and how) were the American colonists on the eve of the Revolution so... violently disobedient?	1
Did Buddhism fight any wars? Why or why not?	1
How worried were the Australians and New Zealanders at the prospect of a Japanese invasion during World War 2, and what steps did they take to defend against it?	1