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Vladimir I tried to reform Slavic Paganism before converting to Christianity. What were the full extents of his reforms?

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Why did the American Civil War last a short time compared to other civil wars around the world?

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How did jazz become an upper class pursuit when it was considered uncouth and unrefined fifty years ago?

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Reading in your head was a skill not many people had in Ancient Rome?

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The Decameron written in the 14th century has a lot of bawdy stories about illicit sex, often involving clergy, and seems really cynical toward the Catholic Church. What was the social context of this and what social class was reading the Decameron?

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The Rashudin Caliphate conquered more than half of the Eastern Roman Empire and almost the entire Sassanid Empire in about 30 years. How did they achieve this?

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“Divorce Court” initially ran from 1957 to 1962, and has since been cancelled and revived several times. During its first run, was there any sort of backlash for the show’s portrayal of divorce procedures in an era where the nuclear family seemingly dominated American society?

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Why did the British put the 50-year provision (which makes Hong Kong pseudo-independent until 2047) in their agreement to cede Hong Kong to China?

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What was the original intended use for the Desert Eagle and why did it become popular despite being completely impractical?

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Scientists believe woolly mammoths could weigh nearly seven tons. Never mind the challenge of killing one - how did early humans cook/preserve that much meat?

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Vladimir I tried to reform Slavic Paganism before converting to Christianity. What were the full extents of his reforms?	61
Why did the American Civil War last a short time compared to other civil wars around the world?	61
How did jazz become an upper class pursuit when it was considered uncouth and unrefined fifty years ago?	61
Reading in your head was a skill not many people had in Ancient Rome?	61
The Decameron written in the 14th century has a lot of bawdy stories about illicit sex, often involving clergy, and seems really cynical toward the Catholic Church. What was the social context of this and what social class was reading the Decameron?	61
The Rashudin Caliphate conquered more than half of the Eastern Roman Empire and almost the entire Sassanid Empire in about 30 years. How did they achieve this?	60
“Divorce Court” initially ran from 1957 to 1962, and has since been cancelled and revived several times. During its first run, was there any sort of backlash for the show’s portrayal of divorce procedures in an era where the nuclear family seemingly dominated American society?	60
Why did the British put the 50-year provision (which makes Hong Kong pseudo-independent until 2047) in their agreement to cede Hong Kong to China?	60
What was the original intended use for the Desert Eagle and why did it become popular despite being completely impractical?	60
Scientists believe woolly mammoths could weigh nearly seven tons. Never mind the challenge of killing one - how did early humans cook/preserve that much meat?	60