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How accurate was Upton Sinclair's The Jungle

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How did the Germans during WWII react to Eisenhower and Nimitz, being Americans of German ancestry, leading the Allied charge?

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When Fascism first appeared in Italy it wasn't anti-semitic, Italy even prided itself on being the "only country which never had Anti-Semitism" and Mussolini even supported the Zionist movement, then in 1938 anti-semitic laws were passed, how was this move seen by other Fascist party members?

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Was Al Capone really as respected and feared as the media has made him out to be?

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Has Belgium ever acknowledged or apologized for Leopold's Congo?

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During the 70s and 80s there was serious issues with corruption in police in new york city. how was this corruption overcome if so many officers were in on it?

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How did Native Americans living in the Midwest and Eastern Woodlands prevent themselves from getting absolutely destroyed by mosquitoes?

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It seems men and women during the reign of King Henry VIII in England all had the same names; Mary, Katherine, Henry, Thomas, etc. During Elizabeth I we see names like Letitia Knollys and Amy Robsart...why did naming trends change so much in so short a time?

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If a ship was destroyed by a mine during WW1, how long would it take before the enemy also knew it had been sunk? Could navies hide their losses and maintain the threat from 'ghost' ships?

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Is historical pornography considered a reliably primary source for what people found attractive at different times? NSFW

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Title	Upvotes	Mark as read	Favorited	Rating	Add to a list
How accurate was Upton Sinclair's The Jungle	468
How did the Germans during WWII react to Eisenhower and Nimitz, being Americans of German ancestry, leading the Allied charge?	468
When Fascism first appeared in Italy it wasn't anti-semitic, Italy even prided itself on being the "only country which never had Anti-Semitism" and Mussolini even supported the Zionist movement, then in 1938 anti-semitic laws were passed, how was this move seen by other Fascist party members?	468
Was Al Capone really as respected and feared as the media has made him out to be?	468
Has Belgium ever acknowledged or apologized for Leopold's Congo?	465
During the 70s and 80s there was serious issues with corruption in police in new york city. how was this corruption overcome if so many officers were in on it?	458
How did Native Americans living in the Midwest and Eastern Woodlands prevent themselves from getting absolutely destroyed by mosquitoes?	456
It seems men and women during the reign of King Henry VIII in England all had the same names; Mary, Katherine, Henry, Thomas, etc. During Elizabeth I we see names like Letitia Knollys and Amy Robsart...why did naming trends change so much in so short a time?	452
If a ship was destroyed by a mine during WW1, how long would it take before the enemy also knew it had been sunk? Could navies hide their losses and maintain the threat from 'ghost' ships?	452
Is historical pornography considered a reliably primary source for what people found attractive at different times? NSFW	451