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Was Ho Chi Minh really against fighting the US and wanted support from America, but since he didn’t receive it went to the Soviet Union instead, beginning America’s interest in Vietnam?

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How much did inclement weather such as heavy rain impact the harvesting of crops in Europe during the Middle Ages?

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How common was it for the people living in countries occupied by the Nazi regime to speak German?

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Typical food in 1910

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Why is the baptism and crucification of Jesus Christ considered a historical certainty?

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In the 19th century, the ‘corrections’ model as we know it was introduced. Was this novel approach encouraged or condemned by the upper class in Western society?

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I saw a recent post showing one system for an alarm using a candle and nails... I’d be curious to know how people dealt with needing to wake up at a ‘certain time.’

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How long did it take the Soviet Economy recover from WW2?

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What was life like in the city of Potosí during its heyday when it was known for its extravagant wealth and silver?

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In the Edict of Thessalonica of 380, establishing Nicene Christianity as the official imperial Roman religion, Theodosius describes the empire as "nations subject to our clemency and moderation". Why would clemency and moderation be something to boast about? What was the alternative?

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Was Ho Chi Minh really against fighting the US and wanted support from America, but since he didn’t receive it went to the Soviet Union instead, beginning America’s interest in Vietnam?	7
How much did inclement weather such as heavy rain impact the harvesting of crops in Europe during the Middle Ages?	7
How common was it for the people living in countries occupied by the Nazi regime to speak German?	7
Typical food in 1910	7
Why is the baptism and crucification of Jesus Christ considered a historical certainty?	7
In the 19th century, the ‘corrections’ model as we know it was introduced. Was this novel approach encouraged or condemned by the upper class in Western society?	7
I saw a recent post showing one system for an alarm using a candle and nails... I’d be curious to know how people dealt with needing to wake up at a ‘certain time.’	7
How long did it take the Soviet Economy recover from WW2?	7
What was life like in the city of Potosí during its heyday when it was known for its extravagant wealth and silver?	7
In the Edict of Thessalonica of 380, establishing Nicene Christianity as the official imperial Roman religion, Theodosius describes the empire as "nations subject to our clemency and moderation". Why would clemency and moderation be something to boast about? What was the alternative?	7