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How come there have been very large Chinese communities in Southeast Asia for centuries, but there haven't been very large communities of Southeast Asian peoples in China?

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India was Britain's largest exporter during the crowns rule so why did Britain not have interests in keeping India wealthier thus having an economically stronger puppet under her control? would this not mean even higher demand for British goods and a more sustainable relationship between the two?

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When did humans invent whistling? What is the earliest evidence of whistling?

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What is the closest the UK came to revolution in the 19th to 20th century?

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Were the 12 Days of Christmas just a way of reconciling the Gregorian and Julian calendars both celebrating Christmas on their respective Dec. 25's, which are 12 Days apart?

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In writings on the Celts of the Continent, a few Classical authors reference Posidonius' Histories. Some authors cite Posidonius, others certainly refer to that text but not explicitly. What sort of expectation was there in the Classical world towards acknowledgement of prior scholarship?

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What was the dueling culture like in pre-1745 Scottish Highlands?

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Does Machiavelli show any affection towards republics in The Prince (indirectly or blatantly) or is this solely in the Discourses?

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Do we have any idea how close modern operatic vocal style is to what it was in past times?

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Another question regardingLatin American history! Why didn't, during the beginning of the 19th century, certain parts of the Spanish Empire (such as Cuba and Peru) see as strong movements for independence as others?

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How come there have been very large Chinese communities in Southeast Asia for centuries, but there haven't been very large communities of Southeast Asian peoples in China?	8
India was Britain's largest exporter during the crowns rule so why did Britain not have interests in keeping India wealthier thus having an economically stronger puppet under her control? would this not mean even higher demand for British goods and a more sustainable relationship between the two?	8
When did humans invent whistling? What is the earliest evidence of whistling?	8
What is the closest the UK came to revolution in the 19th to 20th century?	8
Were the 12 Days of Christmas just a way of reconciling the Gregorian and Julian calendars both celebrating Christmas on their respective Dec. 25's, which are 12 Days apart?	8
In writings on the Celts of the Continent, a few Classical authors reference Posidonius' Histories. Some authors cite Posidonius, others certainly refer to that text but not explicitly. What sort of expectation was there in the Classical world towards acknowledgement of prior scholarship?	8
What was the dueling culture like in pre-1745 Scottish Highlands?	8
Does Machiavelli show any affection towards republics in The Prince (indirectly or blatantly) or is this solely in the Discourses?	8
Do we have any idea how close modern operatic vocal style is to what it was in past times?	8
Another question regardingLatin American history! Why didn't, during the beginning of the 19th century, certain parts of the Spanish Empire (such as Cuba and Peru) see as strong movements for independence as others?	8