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How historically accurate is the representation of the American West in the Red Dead Redemption series? In terms of weapons, clothing, technology, crime, law, government, the situation of Native Americans, etc.
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What was the life of a medieval archer like? How were they trained? Was there animosity between foot soldiers and archers?
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How were US Presidents J. Tyler, M. Fillmore, A. Johnson, and C. Arthur able to hold office without a presiding Vice President?
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In Spain's American colonies, the social hierarchy was determined both by what race your parents were and where you were born. Why did place of birth matter if your blood was pure? Are there any records of Creoles, whites born in the Americas to Spaniards, simply lying about where they were born?
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Why does it feel like there have been more widespread and severe recessions since the '80s compared to the rest of history?
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Why do religious groups seemingly trend towards conservatism, or rather, is it that conservatism is attracted to religion, and is this a phenomena related to abrahamic religions only?
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