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In the movie the Downfall we see a young girl fighting with a group of volkssturm, did the Nazis arm any women or girls during the Battle for Berlin?

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What is the earliest known instance of humans dyeing their hair?

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How common were feuds and political street battles in the cities of Renaissance and Early Modern Europe?

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Were the crusades really "Muslim vs Christian"? What role did the Mongols play? How did the different factions among Christendom and the Muslim world interact with each other during the Crusades?

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How did the song, Bohemian Rhapsody—a song lambasted by critics upon its debut—go on to become one of the most well-known and beloved pieces of music in today's time?

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Did the Lakota-Sioux commit genocide against the Plains Indians?

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Following the death of Mongke Khan in 1259, Hulagu Khan rode from Syria to Mongolia to participate in his succession. What route did he take/distance travelled and how long after his departure did he arrive?

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How did the saying, ”If you are nervous before [a public performance], just picture the audience naked” come about?

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How is Roland a symbol of freedom?

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Where did knocking on wood come from?

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In the movie the Downfall we see a young girl fighting with a group of volkssturm, did the Nazis arm any women or girls during the Battle for Berlin?	20
What is the earliest known instance of humans dyeing their hair?	20
How common were feuds and political street battles in the cities of Renaissance and Early Modern Europe?	20
Were the crusades really "Muslim vs Christian"? What role did the Mongols play? How did the different factions among Christendom and the Muslim world interact with each other during the Crusades?	20
How did the song, Bohemian Rhapsody—a song lambasted by critics upon its debut—go on to become one of the most well-known and beloved pieces of music in today's time?	20
Did the Lakota-Sioux commit genocide against the Plains Indians?	20
Following the death of Mongke Khan in 1259, Hulagu Khan rode from Syria to Mongolia to participate in his succession. What route did he take/distance travelled and how long after his departure did he arrive?	20
How did the saying, ”If you are nervous before [a public performance], just picture the audience naked” come about?	20
How is Roland a symbol of freedom?	20
Where did knocking on wood come from?	20