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A common meme among my Indian grandparents is that ancient/medieval India was a place of great riches, splendor, and culture. Is this true, or just nationalistic embellishment? Would the average European be amazed at touring medieval India?

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What is the difference between Socialism, Communism, and Marxism?

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A common delusion among schizophrenics is that the government is spying on them. Did this happen historically? Did peasants think their lord was watching them?

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Say I am a peasant in medieval England and I suffer a medical emergency while out in the field. Is there any kind of emergency medical response? Who is responsible for my care?

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Why didn't many people evacuate Hiroshima and Nagasaki after the warning leaflets were dropped?

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Why do we think of French food as being 'fancy'?

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During WWII, did German-American citizens "answer the call" by moving back and enlisting in the German Army?

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By the time the last Roman Emperor in the West came to power in 475, the "Empire" was really just Italy and some other small parts. But just 100 years previously, the Empire had dominated Europe and North Africa. How did the citizens feel about this decline?

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What did ancient Egyptians look like racially? Were they a homogenous people or more diverse?

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A common meme among my Indian grandparents is that ancient/medieval India was a place of great riches, splendor, and culture. Is this true, or just nationalistic embellishment? Would the average European be amazed at touring medieval India?	205
What is the difference between Socialism, Communism, and Marxism?	205
A common delusion among schizophrenics is that the government is spying on them. Did this happen historically? Did peasants think their lord was watching them?	205
Say I am a peasant in medieval England and I suffer a medical emergency while out in the field. Is there any kind of emergency medical response? Who is responsible for my care?	205
Why didn't many people evacuate Hiroshima and Nagasaki after the warning leaflets were dropped?	204
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Why do we think of French food as being 'fancy'?	204
During WWII, did German-American citizens "answer the call" by moving back and enlisting in the German Army?	203
By the time the last Roman Emperor in the West came to power in 475, the "Empire" was really just Italy and some other small parts. But just 100 years previously, the Empire had dominated Europe and North Africa. How did the citizens feel about this decline?	203
What did ancient Egyptians look like racially? Were they a homogenous people or more diverse?	202