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It's a common tactic for submarines to "go cold" or "go quiet" to avoid detection. Was this ever used with armour?

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I have heard that the reason many British beers have relatively low alcohol content (<4%) is due to limits imposed during WW2. Is there any truth to this?

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What's up with Empress Dowager Cixi's hands?

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Who were the sea people that invaded egypt in ancient history?

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Why was there such a backlash against disco?

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Why does Nigeria have such a large population compared to the other countries in Africa? (xpost r/askscience)

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When did doctor and lawyer become prestigious jobs?

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When Caesar crossed the channel to Britain, what did he expect to find there? What did the Romans know of the Isles at that time?

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"History is a set of lies agreed upon." What you think of this quote?

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Did people ever have a clay tablet vs Paper argument back in the day?

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It's a common tactic for submarines to "go cold" or "go quiet" to avoid detection. Was this ever used with armour?	51
I have heard that the reason many British beers have relatively low alcohol content (<4%) is due to limits imposed during WW2. Is there any truth to this?	51
What's up with Empress Dowager Cixi's hands?	51
Who were the sea people that invaded egypt in ancient history?	51
Why was there such a backlash against disco?	51
Why does Nigeria have such a large population compared to the other countries in Africa? (xpost r/askscience)	51
When did doctor and lawyer become prestigious jobs?	51
When Caesar crossed the channel to Britain, what did he expect to find there? What did the Romans know of the Isles at that time?	51
"History is a set of lies agreed upon." What you think of this quote?	51
Did people ever have a clay tablet vs Paper argument back in the day?	51