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In the Soviet Union, was "Kremlinology" really a thing? Were Kremlin watchers really able to learn what has happening behind the scenes in the govt by interpreting seemingly minor gestures & details? Examples?

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Why do car horns sound like they do and which car was the first to make the sound we hear today??

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How disposable were swords in the Medieval period?

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I'm interested to know what the perspective of historians is with respect to the Book of Mormon.

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How did the British Throne move from a position of actual power to more of a ceremonial role without a uprising like France or other former monarchies?

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Why did Norsemen give up on North America after slight resistance? Wasn't their entire economy and political system based on seafaring conquests? What made them throw in the towel on North America?

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Did peasants know who their rulers were in medieval Europe?

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Did the Waffen SS ever try having a sea or air component, or were they strictly a ground fighting force?

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How loud were medieval cities ?

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Title	Upvotes	Mark as read	Favorited	Rating	Add to a list
In the Soviet Union, was "Kremlinology" really a thing? Were Kremlin watchers really able to learn what has happening behind the scenes in the govt by interpreting seemingly minor gestures & details? Examples?	202
Why do car horns sound like they do and which car was the first to make the sound we hear today??	201
How disposable were swords in the Medieval period?	201
I'm interested to know what the perspective of historians is with respect to the Book of Mormon.	201
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How did the British Throne move from a position of actual power to more of a ceremonial role without a uprising like France or other former monarchies?	200
Why did Norsemen give up on North America after slight resistance? Wasn't their entire economy and political system based on seafaring conquests? What made them throw in the towel on North America?	200
Did peasants know who their rulers were in medieval Europe?	200
Did the Waffen SS ever try having a sea or air component, or were they strictly a ground fighting force?	199
How loud were medieval cities ?	198