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What was Sputnik's effect on the American public?

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Alexei Petrovich, 17 year-old son of Peter the Great, went to Dresden in 1609 and studied French, German, mathematics, and fortification - what would studying "fortification" entail for an early 17th century prince? Paintings? Books? Having peasants build models?

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How long would a sword fight likely last in medieval times?

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How accurate is today's stereotypical portrayal of kings/queens being overweight? When did this start to change? Why?

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If Aryan peoples brought Hindu religious thought to India why did it not manifest in Europe?

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I once heard the claim. "democracies never go to war with each other" Is this true?

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Where does the title "Prince of Wales" come from?

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Did Spanish Civil War Planes Really Use The Phrase "This Machine Kills Fascists"?

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Why does New Zealand seem to revere Maori culture compared to Australia which looks down upon and ignores Aboriginal culture?

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Did troops in the American Civil war improvise equipment to better suit trench conditions as was seen in WW1? Were any of these officially adapted by the US army?

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What was Sputnik's effect on the American public?	81
Alexei Petrovich, 17 year-old son of Peter the Great, went to Dresden in 1609 and studied French, German, mathematics, and fortification - what would studying "fortification" entail for an early 17th century prince? Paintings? Books? Having peasants build models?	81
How long would a sword fight likely last in medieval times?	81
How accurate is today's stereotypical portrayal of kings/queens being overweight? When did this start to change? Why?	81
If Aryan peoples brought Hindu religious thought to India why did it not manifest in Europe?	81
I once heard the claim. "democracies never go to war with each other" Is this true?	81
Where does the title "Prince of Wales" come from?	81
Did Spanish Civil War Planes Really Use The Phrase "This Machine Kills Fascists"?	81
Why does New Zealand seem to revere Maori culture compared to Australia which looks down upon and ignores Aboriginal culture?	81
Did troops in the American Civil war improvise equipment to better suit trench conditions as was seen in WW1? Were any of these officially adapted by the US army?	81