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Emirs, Sultans and Maliks--What was the difference between these titles in the Arab world?

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During WW1 and WW2 did the militaries ever use old medieval castles as makeshift fortresses or bases? Was there ever sieges that took place at these locations?

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Why didn't the Axis simply go around major Soviet cities in WWII?

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Despite having a massive manpower advantage and modern weaponry,why did the various Indian states lose to colonial powers?

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Did the first emperor, qin shi huang, know about the Egyptian Pyramids when building his mausoleum?

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If the Ancient Greeks were misogynistic, why did their deities of war strategy and hunting were female?

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Was the NATO phonetic "Charlie" used during Vietnam? If so, was there confusion between, say, "Charlie Companies" and "Charlie" (Viet Cong)?

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Did Hitler have a specific reason why he had his mustache like that? Also, what was the rise/fall in popularity of that style at the time?

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How did women do their makeup and look after their skin in the 20s? How did their beauty routines differ from ours today?

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Why does Canada have no federal district like the United States or Australia?

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Emirs, Sultans and Maliks--What was the difference between these titles in the Arab world?	41
During WW1 and WW2 did the militaries ever use old medieval castles as makeshift fortresses or bases? Was there ever sieges that took place at these locations?	41
Why didn't the Axis simply go around major Soviet cities in WWII?	41
Despite having a massive manpower advantage and modern weaponry,why did the various Indian states lose to colonial powers?	41
Did the first emperor, qin shi huang, know about the Egyptian Pyramids when building his mausoleum?	41
If the Ancient Greeks were misogynistic, why did their deities of war strategy and hunting were female?	41
Was the NATO phonetic "Charlie" used during Vietnam? If so, was there confusion between, say, "Charlie Companies" and "Charlie" (Viet Cong)?	41
Did Hitler have a specific reason why he had his mustache like that? Also, what was the rise/fall in popularity of that style at the time?	41
How did women do their makeup and look after their skin in the 20s? How did their beauty routines differ from ours today?	41
Why does Canada have no federal district like the United States or Australia?	41