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Can the Greco-Persian Wars be seen as a victory from the Persian point of view?

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The Hapsburgs are famous for their defects due to inbreeding. This must also be true for ancient Egyptian royalty who routinely married their siblings, but if that is the case, why have I never heard of it?

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How different was life in Edo Japan and Joseon Korea?

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What happened to foreign volunteers to the Wehrmacht and Waffen S.S after the war?

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We keep seeing beautifully decorated medieval and Renaissance homes and palaces. Are there any examples of medieval/Renaissance interior decorating that looks 'ugly'?

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During Eid, in some Muslim communities, males are expected to visit family and give relatives’ children small sums of money. When did this practice emerge? Was it associated with economically bad times as a means to give relatives an extra source of income without embarrassing the adults?

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Was the invention of agriculture, or the industrial revolution more catalytic?

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When was the last time a member of the US armed forces got a confirmed kill with a sword?

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How did the Rise of Hoplitic Warfare Contribute to the Success of Athens and Attica as a whole?

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How many female Russian soldiers were killed in action in WWII?

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Can the Greco-Persian Wars be seen as a victory from the Persian point of view?	10
The Hapsburgs are famous for their defects due to inbreeding. This must also be true for ancient Egyptian royalty who routinely married their siblings, but if that is the case, why have I never heard of it?	10
How different was life in Edo Japan and Joseon Korea?	10
What happened to foreign volunteers to the Wehrmacht and Waffen S.S after the war?	10
We keep seeing beautifully decorated medieval and Renaissance homes and palaces. Are there any examples of medieval/Renaissance interior decorating that looks 'ugly'?	10
During Eid, in some Muslim communities, males are expected to visit family and give relatives’ children small sums of money. When did this practice emerge? Was it associated with economically bad times as a means to give relatives an extra source of income without embarrassing the adults?	10
Was the invention of agriculture, or the industrial revolution more catalytic?	10
When was the last time a member of the US armed forces got a confirmed kill with a sword?	10
How did the Rise of Hoplitic Warfare Contribute to the Success of Athens and Attica as a whole?	10
How many female Russian soldiers were killed in action in WWII?	10