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Why did 16th century Portuguese fleets have such a decisive advantage over Eastern opponents compared to Spain?

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According to Ken Burns' "Brooklyn Bridge," at the time of its completion, the bridge was the tallest structure in North America. What structures on other continents were even taller?

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How advanced were the 15th century Mayans, Aztecs and Incas, relative to the Old World?

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Why are the French and German pronunciations so close to each other?

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I want to know about American's mistreatment of civilians during WWII. I've researched the Japanese and Russian mistreatement but I want to know if American rape/loot was repressed or are Americans are the "Heros" I was taught in US public schools.

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Did librarians keep science fiction alive during the mid twentieth century?

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Were bank robbers in the '30s popular folk heroes or is this a mythologised "Hollywood" version of history?

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We've had the Dark Ages, the Middle Ages, the Renaissance and, more recently, the Atomic Age. What should we call the era of the past couple of decades?

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Prior to the 20th century, were there ever any personal mobility devices similar to roller skates, skateboards, etc.?

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What was Hitler's greatest mistake in WWII (Tactically)

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Why did 16th century Portuguese fleets have such a decisive advantage over Eastern opponents compared to Spain?	4
According to Ken Burns' "Brooklyn Bridge," at the time of its completion, the bridge was the tallest structure in North America. What structures on other continents were even taller?	4
How advanced were the 15th century Mayans, Aztecs and Incas, relative to the Old World?	4
Why are the French and German pronunciations so close to each other?	4
I want to know about American's mistreatment of civilians during WWII. I've researched the Japanese and Russian mistreatement but I want to know if American rape/loot was repressed or are Americans are the "Heros" I was taught in US public schools.	4
Did librarians keep science fiction alive during the mid twentieth century?	4
Were bank robbers in the '30s popular folk heroes or is this a mythologised "Hollywood" version of history?	4
We've had the Dark Ages, the Middle Ages, the Renaissance and, more recently, the Atomic Age. What should we call the era of the past couple of decades?	4
Prior to the 20th century, were there ever any personal mobility devices similar to roller skates, skateboards, etc.?	4
What was Hitler's greatest mistake in WWII (Tactically)	4