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The history and military channel constantly shows this fighting move in its documentaries. Did this really happen?

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How did France respond when Scotland united with England?

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When did humans start keeping track of birthdays?

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In James Clavell's novel "Shogun", the protagonist (16th century European) refuses to bathe frequently because "it'd give him the flux". Was this actually a common belief at the time?

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How was Martin Luther viewed during and after his life?

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The film "Alexander" depicts the Battle of the Hydaspes taking place in a forest. Is there any evidence for this?

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Was the abolitionist plan to send freed American slaves to Liberia actually taken seriously? How would the logistics of shipping hundreds of thousands of people to Africa have been worked out had the plan come to fruition?

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How did the Plains Native Americans live before the arrival of horses in North America?

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Did the societal elite of early modern Europe truly believe in God?

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How did tiny San Marino manage to stay neutral in both World Wars and did this continue into the Cold War?

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The history and military channel constantly shows this fighting move in its documentaries. Did this really happen?	35
How did France respond when Scotland united with England?	35
When did humans start keeping track of birthdays?	35
In James Clavell's novel "Shogun", the protagonist (16th century European) refuses to bathe frequently because "it'd give him the flux". Was this actually a common belief at the time?	35
How was Martin Luther viewed during and after his life?	35
The film "Alexander" depicts the Battle of the Hydaspes taking place in a forest. Is there any evidence for this?	35
Was the abolitionist plan to send freed American slaves to Liberia actually taken seriously? How would the logistics of shipping hundreds of thousands of people to Africa have been worked out had the plan come to fruition?	35
How did the Plains Native Americans live before the arrival of horses in North America?	35
Did the societal elite of early modern Europe truly believe in God?	35
How did tiny San Marino manage to stay neutral in both World Wars and did this continue into the Cold War?	35