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Why is medieval Finland so heavily associated with magic? Are there any grounded explanations for why this is?

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In British public schools, the Empire’s suppression of the slave trade is taught as essentially the greatest act of magnanimity in world history. Did the Empire have some kind of material interest in stopping the slave trade?

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For obvious reasons, the US Secret Service uses the acronym "USSS", rather than "SS". Did they use "SS" before the rise of Nazi Germany?

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Why does Italy seem to get a pass in WWII for be an Axis power?

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Did fighting cease at night during the Battle of Stalingrad, or did soldiers fight 24 hours a day?

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The Greeks worshipped the Olympians,who were believed to have vanquished the earlier Titans. Did anyone natively worship the Titans before the Olympians "arrived"?

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How clean were the Vikings?

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I read (I forget where) that the Soviets advanced analog computers while the Americans chose to develop digital computers. What was the product of 30+ years of analog computer research?

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How come the Mona Lisa is as highly regarded as it is?

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Why is medieval Finland so heavily associated with magic? Are there any grounded explanations for why this is?	541
In British public schools, the Empire’s suppression of the slave trade is taught as essentially the greatest act of magnanimity in world history. Did the Empire have some kind of material interest in stopping the slave trade?	537
For obvious reasons, the US Secret Service uses the acronym "USSS", rather than "SS". Did they use "SS" before the rise of Nazi Germany?	536
Why does Italy seem to get a pass in WWII for be an Axis power?	536
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Did fighting cease at night during the Battle of Stalingrad, or did soldiers fight 24 hours a day?	533
The Greeks worshipped the Olympians,who were believed to have vanquished the earlier Titans. Did anyone natively worship the Titans before the Olympians "arrived"?	532
How clean were the Vikings?	525
I read (I forget where) that the Soviets advanced analog computers while the Americans chose to develop digital computers. What was the product of 30+ years of analog computer research?	525
How come the Mona Lisa is as highly regarded as it is?	525