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Jesus overthrowing the tables in the temple is sometimes portrayed as the tipping point of his murder occurring. What was the socio-political climate like at the time, and what role did this event play in his death?

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The Holocaust is sometimes touted as the single worst point of humanity, the worst genocide that we have perpetrated against ourselves. Are there any other genocides of similar magnitude or impact on their society throughout history, or was it actually unusual in its scale?

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Is there any historical precedent for the federation of African nations, or similarly complex levels of cooperation/unification? If so, what was the effect of colonialism on said cooperation, particularly in East Africa?

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Influencers have existed even before social media in the form of TV stars, magazines etc. When did this idea of paying someone famous to spruik your product first come around?

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Jesus overthrowing the tables in the temple is sometimes portrayed as the tipping point of his murder occurring. What was the socio-political climate like at the time, and what role did this event play in his death?	20
The Holocaust is sometimes touted as the single worst point of humanity, the worst genocide that we have perpetrated against ourselves. Are there any other genocides of similar magnitude or impact on their society throughout history, or was it actually unusual in its scale?	5
Is there any historical precedent for the federation of African nations, or similarly complex levels of cooperation/unification? If so, what was the effect of colonialism on said cooperation, particularly in East Africa?	4
Influencers have existed even before social media in the form of TV stars, magazines etc. When did this idea of paying someone famous to spruik your product first come around?	1