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The Habsburg Family controlled both Spain and Austria at one point; why weren't they joined to form one empire?

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Why did the US never invade North Vietnam?

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Looking through some classified ads from the 1942, I saw loans offered for several thousand dollars, 5%, no payments. There was no mention of loan periods. Why? How long did they make loans like that for? Was that a flat 5% whether it was 30 days or six months or a year?

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How did outlaws in the 1800s make money aside from thievery?

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Looking for Recommendation of Best Guide to Middle Ages

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Was there any sort of Allied presence in Italy post-WW2? NSFW

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What was the real reason behind the CIA backed coup in south american countries?

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What are some good books to really delve into the economic, societal, political, etc world of the late 19th century? Any critiques of the ones I've listed?

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Who first confused the Cadecus with the Rod of Asclepius how did it become so prevalent and why wasn't this mistake ever corrected?

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I'm a History undergraduate (in the UK) and have some questions about learning another language.

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The Habsburg Family controlled both Spain and Austria at one point; why weren't they joined to form one empire?	7
Why did the US never invade North Vietnam?	7
Looking through some classified ads from the 1942, I saw loans offered for several thousand dollars, 5%, no payments. There was no mention of loan periods. Why? How long did they make loans like that for? Was that a flat 5% whether it was 30 days or six months or a year?	7
How did outlaws in the 1800s make money aside from thievery?	7
Looking for Recommendation of Best Guide to Middle Ages	7
Was there any sort of Allied presence in Italy post-WW2? NSFW	7
What was the real reason behind the CIA backed coup in south american countries?	7
What are some good books to really delve into the economic, societal, political, etc world of the late 19th century? Any critiques of the ones I've listed?	7
Who first confused the Cadecus with the Rod of Asclepius how did it become so prevalent and why wasn't this mistake ever corrected?	7
I'm a History undergraduate (in the UK) and have some questions about learning another language.	7