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Why were the gun sounds in older movies so fake sounding (1920-1980s)

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Skiing is generally seen as a niche sport, with the wider public having minimal awareness of its competitors. In light of this how did Jean-Claude Killy amass such great fame in America that he was promoting for companies like Chevrolet, alongside figures as recognisable as OJ Simpson?

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When did we first see predictions for how technology would advance in the future, that were not based off religion? And what did those depictions look like?

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The 'Ryazan sugar'. A special page in Russian history. How did it affect country? What are reliable sources about it or documentaries?

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Have there ever been any cases of multiple kings ruling one country at the same time?

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What would have been the most fortified, well built city, in Europe, Africa, Asia, and the Americas in the year 1000AD?

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Were the Founding Fathers against the institution of the monarchy, or just the power it held, and would have been content with a modern Constitutional Monarchy?

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Could British colonial subjects that commissioned as officers, for instance in the British Indian Army, during the Second World War lead white troops in combat? Was their rank regarded as equal to that of a white officer?

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Why were the gun sounds in older movies so fake sounding (1920-1980s)	6
[deleted by user]	6
Skiing is generally seen as a niche sport, with the wider public having minimal awareness of its competitors. In light of this how did Jean-Claude Killy amass such great fame in America that he was promoting for companies like Chevrolet, alongside figures as recognisable as OJ Simpson?	6
When did we first see predictions for how technology would advance in the future, that were not based off religion? And what did those depictions look like?	6
The 'Ryazan sugar'. A special page in Russian history. How did it affect country? What are reliable sources about it or documentaries?	6
Have there ever been any cases of multiple kings ruling one country at the same time?	6
What would have been the most fortified, well built city, in Europe, Africa, Asia, and the Americas in the year 1000AD?	6
Were the Founding Fathers against the institution of the monarchy, or just the power it held, and would have been content with a modern Constitutional Monarchy?	6
[deleted by user]	6
Could British colonial subjects that commissioned as officers, for instance in the British Indian Army, during the Second World War lead white troops in combat? Was their rank regarded as equal to that of a white officer?	6