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Why are so many storm gods at the head of their respective pantheons?

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Why did women's rights in Japan seem to take a nose dive during the Muromachi era?

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How do Tigrayans, who make up a mere 6% of the population in Ethiopia , wield political power and influence disproportionate to their number?

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In Crime and Punishment, Sonya has a "yellow pass" that denotes her profession as a sex worker, and gets her kicked out of her lodging. What was the legal status of sex work in 1860s Russia? What restrictions were placed on workers and patrons?

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Why is there not as much info about Axum compared to other civilizations?

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Why are there so many small countries in Western Africa when compared to the rest of the continent?

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During WWII the Italian leadership was considered incompetent, but their soldiers were considered outstanding by Erwin Rommel. Is their any evidence that Italian "incompetence" was intentional sabotage against the Nazis?

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Did the courtier's of Versailles really relieve themselves in the hallways?

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Before cars became widespread, was it normal to ride horses or drive a horse drawn carriage whilst drunk?

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What factors led to the decline of British heavy industry in the late 20th century ? Specifically coalmining, steelmaking and shipbuilding?

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Why are so many storm gods at the head of their respective pantheons?	24
Why did women's rights in Japan seem to take a nose dive during the Muromachi era?	24
How do Tigrayans, who make up a mere 6% of the population in Ethiopia , wield political power and influence disproportionate to their number?	24
In Crime and Punishment, Sonya has a "yellow pass" that denotes her profession as a sex worker, and gets her kicked out of her lodging. What was the legal status of sex work in 1860s Russia? What restrictions were placed on workers and patrons?	24
Why is there not as much info about Axum compared to other civilizations?	24
Why are there so many small countries in Western Africa when compared to the rest of the continent?	24
During WWII the Italian leadership was considered incompetent, but their soldiers were considered outstanding by Erwin Rommel. Is their any evidence that Italian "incompetence" was intentional sabotage against the Nazis?	24
Did the courtier's of Versailles really relieve themselves in the hallways?	24
Before cars became widespread, was it normal to ride horses or drive a horse drawn carriage whilst drunk?	24
What factors led to the decline of British heavy industry in the late 20th century ? Specifically coalmining, steelmaking and shipbuilding?	24