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I often hear that Napoleon wished to conquer Europe, but is that based on historical fact or just distortions from his enemies?

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How did the quality of life of Germans in Germany compare to that of other European countries between 1933 and 1945?

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Why does the suit seem to be used as a common kind of formal-wear in almost all countries except Arab?

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Why did early Christians eat pork and other "unclean meats" even thought the Old Testament said to not to eat them?

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Was there a celibacy requirement for ottoman soldiers?

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How long did battles last in the Early Modern Period? (1444-1821 specifically)

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What were some unintended benefits of horrible historical tragedies?

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How common was death by childbirth in prior to modern medicine?

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What race of people did Moloch in the Canaanite religion represent?

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How did we know what the earth looked like before we went into space? How did we draw such detailed maps of continents without seeing them from above, like Piri Reis did?

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I often hear that Napoleon wished to conquer Europe, but is that based on historical fact or just distortions from his enemies?	8
How did the quality of life of Germans in Germany compare to that of other European countries between 1933 and 1945?	8
Why does the suit seem to be used as a common kind of formal-wear in almost all countries except Arab?	8
Why did early Christians eat pork and other "unclean meats" even thought the Old Testament said to not to eat them?	8
Was there a celibacy requirement for ottoman soldiers?	8
How long did battles last in the Early Modern Period? (1444-1821 specifically)	8
What were some unintended benefits of horrible historical tragedies?	8
How common was death by childbirth in prior to modern medicine?	8
What race of people did Moloch in the Canaanite religion represent?	8
How did we know what the earth looked like before we went into space? How did we draw such detailed maps of continents without seeing them from above, like Piri Reis did?	8