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In the world of George RR Martin, a criminal could be given the option of "taking the watch", erasing all their past crimes in exchange for them joining an order and staying loyal to it till death. Did a similar thing ever exist throughout history?

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What were the biggest day-to-day changes for the average Russian citizen after the fall of the Soviet Union?

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When did people start to condemn offshore oil drilling?

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How prevalent was homosexuality among monks in the Middle Ages?

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How fast did forks spread?

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Are there kings/queens that were given nicknames (like "Charles the Simple") that obscure what they were really like?

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How did the American Civil War affect the economic development of the United States?

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How do you prove that Aristotle really wrote Politica?

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Were any comedians executed by the Nazis for joking about the Third Reich?

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How is it possible that surgeons were able to kill so many people with dirty hands? Did they just walk around with blood and puss and shit on their hands all day?

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In the world of George RR Martin, a criminal could be given the option of "taking the watch", erasing all their past crimes in exchange for them joining an order and staying loyal to it till death. Did a similar thing ever exist throughout history?	4
What were the biggest day-to-day changes for the average Russian citizen after the fall of the Soviet Union?	4
When did people start to condemn offshore oil drilling?	4
How prevalent was homosexuality among monks in the Middle Ages?	4
How fast did forks spread?	4
Are there kings/queens that were given nicknames (like "Charles the Simple") that obscure what they were really like?	4
How did the American Civil War affect the economic development of the United States?	4
How do you prove that Aristotle really wrote Politica?	4
Were any comedians executed by the Nazis for joking about the Third Reich?	4
How is it possible that surgeons were able to kill so many people with dirty hands? Did they just walk around with blood and puss and shit on their hands all day?	4