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A lot of Americans talk about pride in their Scottish heritage or Irish heritage, but their seems to be very little talk of Welsh heritage. Why is this?

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Why did the UK not develop a mafia, or at least not develop a mafia which is as strong or prevalent as in countries such as Italy for example?

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Are there many examples of sieges throughout the 20th century, which lasted for months or years like mediaeval sieges?

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Was Guy Fawkes (participant in the Gunpowder Plot) a 'good guy' or a 'bad guy'?

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A lot of Americans talk about pride in their Scottish heritage or Irish heritage, but their seems to be very little talk of Welsh heritage. Why is this?	3558
Why did the UK not develop a mafia, or at least not develop a mafia which is as strong or prevalent as in countries such as Italy for example?	50
Are there many examples of sieges throughout the 20th century, which lasted for months or years like mediaeval sieges?	2
Was Guy Fawkes (participant in the Gunpowder Plot) a 'good guy' or a 'bad guy'?	0