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How true is it that ancient peoples tended to see the world in a state of decay, with a Golden Age long in the past? If true, why did they hold this notion?

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Was the Declaration of Independence written in 'plain english' for the time period?

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How many WW2 vets served in the Korean war?

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After thousands of years of humans living as hunter-gatherers, why did the Neolithic Revolution happen when it did? Why not earlier? Or later?

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During the mid-to-late 20th century, did anyone ever predict that China would be as economically powerful as they are today?

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Has socialism or communism ever worked at any point in history?

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Why did Europeans spread so many illnesses throughout the new world whilst receiving few from the natives?

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In the 80's up until the early 90's, what kind of person was Bin Laden?

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What's the most brazen act committed against by one country against another country's diplomatic mission? like, any assassinations? Illegal detentions? searches of embassies? Etc.

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When it became clear that Germany would lose World War 2, how did the German government, general populace and military react? How was German propaganda and media affected? How did Mussolini react? How did Japan react?

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How true is it that ancient peoples tended to see the world in a state of decay, with a Golden Age long in the past? If true, why did they hold this notion?	8
Was the Declaration of Independence written in 'plain english' for the time period?	8
How many WW2 vets served in the Korean war?	8
After thousands of years of humans living as hunter-gatherers, why did the Neolithic Revolution happen when it did? Why not earlier? Or later?	8
During the mid-to-late 20th century, did anyone ever predict that China would be as economically powerful as they are today?	8
Has socialism or communism ever worked at any point in history?	8
Why did Europeans spread so many illnesses throughout the new world whilst receiving few from the natives?	8
In the 80's up until the early 90's, what kind of person was Bin Laden?	8
What's the most brazen act committed against by one country against another country's diplomatic mission? like, any assassinations? Illegal detentions? searches of embassies? Etc.	8
When it became clear that Germany would lose World War 2, how did the German government, general populace and military react? How was German propaganda and media affected? How did Mussolini react? How did Japan react?	8