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How much were Hitler's plans against Russia (Operation Barbarrossa) altered by the surprise Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor?

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Why are coins traditionally minted round?

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Why did the viking societies prefer outlawing criminals instead of executing them?

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Found this book...I think it's German and it appears to be very old.

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How important to the average Norseman was Thor, God of Thunder?

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Is offensive warfare necessary for the survival of a nation? Are there examples of nations that never engaged in offensive warfare and survived?

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I remember reading about a particular Indian princess who, when betrothed to a man she did not love, disemboweled herself and presented her innards to him as a gift. However, I cannot remember her name or find anything about her again. Can anyone verify this?

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How and when did lobster go from being a food for the poor to a status symbol of wealth?

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Why and how did the Soviet Union dominate the Olympic games for the brief time it participated them.

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How did ancient governments and economies interact? (talking up to about ~0AD)

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How much were Hitler's plans against Russia (Operation Barbarrossa) altered by the surprise Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor?	31
Why are coins traditionally minted round?	31
Why did the viking societies prefer outlawing criminals instead of executing them?	31
Found this book...I think it's German and it appears to be very old.	31
How important to the average Norseman was Thor, God of Thunder?	31
Is offensive warfare necessary for the survival of a nation? Are there examples of nations that never engaged in offensive warfare and survived?	31
I remember reading about a particular Indian princess who, when betrothed to a man she did not love, disemboweled herself and presented her innards to him as a gift. However, I cannot remember her name or find anything about her again. Can anyone verify this?	31
How and when did lobster go from being a food for the poor to a status symbol of wealth?	31
Why and how did the Soviet Union dominate the Olympic games for the brief time it participated them.	31
How did ancient governments and economies interact? (talking up to about ~0AD)	31