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How pronounced were the differences between the stereotypical British and American accents during the Revolution?

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If you had to invent a new dating system, what event would you use as your zero-marker?

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Where does 'political correctness' originate from?

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How many technological innovations avaliable for the average man were there in 300 AD Rome vs 300 BC? Would a person be amazed at the differences?

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What caused the Kalmar Union to fail and what lead up to it?

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I was reading how during the Vietnam War, certain US Airforce commanders were ordered not to attack certain NVA targets due to fear of Chinese intervention. Did a 1960's Chinese military really have the power to pose a threat to the United States?

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The medieval Croatian capital was moved between a number of different cities in northern Dalmatia. This area is unsuited to agriculture, seems cut off from the interior, and was dominated by independent city-states. Why here, and how did the rulers of Croatia effectively govern the country?

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Historically were there any significant movements in the Netherlands and Hanover to officially join the United Kingdom rather than staying Personal Union states?

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Was Beowulf influenced by Classical authors like Virgil or Homer?

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Stupid question, but seriously though, are internet memes actually going to be seriously studied in history 40 years from now? And not just as a footnote but as a major trend of this era?

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How pronounced were the differences between the stereotypical British and American accents during the Revolution?	40
If you had to invent a new dating system, what event would you use as your zero-marker?	40
Where does 'political correctness' originate from?	40
How many technological innovations avaliable for the average man were there in 300 AD Rome vs 300 BC? Would a person be amazed at the differences?	40
What caused the Kalmar Union to fail and what lead up to it?	40
I was reading how during the Vietnam War, certain US Airforce commanders were ordered not to attack certain NVA targets due to fear of Chinese intervention. Did a 1960's Chinese military really have the power to pose a threat to the United States?	40
The medieval Croatian capital was moved between a number of different cities in northern Dalmatia. This area is unsuited to agriculture, seems cut off from the interior, and was dominated by independent city-states. Why here, and how did the rulers of Croatia effectively govern the country?	39
Historically were there any significant movements in the Netherlands and Hanover to officially join the United Kingdom rather than staying Personal Union states?	39
Was Beowulf influenced by Classical authors like Virgil or Homer?	39
Stupid question, but seriously though, are internet memes actually going to be seriously studied in history 40 years from now? And not just as a footnote but as a major trend of this era?	39