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Why did marijuana as a drug become heavily stigmatized in the late 20th century despite its long history of usage in many places across the world?

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How was Finland, a newly formed country thats history was filled with war, able to stand back up from WW2 and the defeat from the Soviets, and become one of the most well-being countries in the world?

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Did they practice jousting in medieval or ancient China?

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Why did Vittorio Emanuele III allow Mussolini and his Fascist Party to take control over Italy? Since being a fascist dictator implies that Mussolini would have a lot of power, wasn’t VE III afraid that his influence would be undermined?

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Did Hitler make a big deal out of the fact he fought in WW1?

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I know in some ancient civilizations, floods and other natural disasters were thought to be controlled by the gods. What was the connection between natural disasters and gods in the Indus River Valley civilizations?

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How is WWII talked about in German schools?

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In the age of naval cannons (c. 1600s), would naval trebuchets still be viable? Could you shoot combustibles at the wooden ships with a trebuchet?

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In what ways did the Mongol Khanates differ from traditional forms of governance?

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What was life like in 1600s Europe?

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Why did marijuana as a drug become heavily stigmatized in the late 20th century despite its long history of usage in many places across the world?	4
How was Finland, a newly formed country thats history was filled with war, able to stand back up from WW2 and the defeat from the Soviets, and become one of the most well-being countries in the world?	4
Did they practice jousting in medieval or ancient China?	4
Why did Vittorio Emanuele III allow Mussolini and his Fascist Party to take control over Italy? Since being a fascist dictator implies that Mussolini would have a lot of power, wasn’t VE III afraid that his influence would be undermined?	4
Did Hitler make a big deal out of the fact he fought in WW1?	4
I know in some ancient civilizations, floods and other natural disasters were thought to be controlled by the gods. What was the connection between natural disasters and gods in the Indus River Valley civilizations?	4
How is WWII talked about in German schools?	4
In the age of naval cannons (c. 1600s), would naval trebuchets still be viable? Could you shoot combustibles at the wooden ships with a trebuchet?	4
In what ways did the Mongol Khanates differ from traditional forms of governance?	4
What was life like in 1600s Europe?	4