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How and Why did South Korea convert so rapidly to Christianity?

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How would early European explorers have proven themselves as representatives of their Crown rather than just another pirate and have there been any incidents of Captains falsely claiming to be acting on behalf of a country?

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During the 70's and 80's why did most police forces start to use semiautomatics rather than revolvers?

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In works of fiction set in the Regency era, a common concern is acquiring an income sufficient to sustain a respectable lifestyle. What sort income would qualify someone for respectability? And what expenses would they be expected to have?

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During Columbus time, were there any other serious plans or proposals for finding a western route to the indies?

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How did Rome become so dependent on foreign grain?

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Historia Civilis mentions reading about an incident were a Roman commander had to put his triarii in front of a formation because they were threatening a mutiny in their eagerness to fight. Does anyone know if this was a real incident?

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In many works of Victorian or Regency fiction it was considered scandalous for "gentlemen" to work for a living outside of a few respectable professions. Why was this and what would the social consequences have been if a man decided to take up an trade?

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History of precision measurement - How were the first precise, 1/100 inch or more, measuring devices created and how did they calibrate them without preexisting reference equipment?

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How did Scandinavia become inexorably linked with modern design?

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How and Why did South Korea convert so rapidly to Christianity?	33
How would early European explorers have proven themselves as representatives of their Crown rather than just another pirate and have there been any incidents of Captains falsely claiming to be acting on behalf of a country?	27
During the 70's and 80's why did most police forces start to use semiautomatics rather than revolvers?	17
In works of fiction set in the Regency era, a common concern is acquiring an income sufficient to sustain a respectable lifestyle. What sort income would qualify someone for respectability? And what expenses would they be expected to have?	6
During Columbus time, were there any other serious plans or proposals for finding a western route to the indies?	4
How did Rome become so dependent on foreign grain?	3
Historia Civilis mentions reading about an incident were a Roman commander had to put his triarii in front of a formation because they were threatening a mutiny in their eagerness to fight. Does anyone know if this was a real incident?	3
In many works of Victorian or Regency fiction it was considered scandalous for "gentlemen" to work for a living outside of a few respectable professions. Why was this and what would the social consequences have been if a man decided to take up an trade?	2
History of precision measurement - How were the first precise, 1/100 inch or more, measuring devices created and how did they calibrate them without preexisting reference equipment?	2
How did Scandinavia become inexorably linked with modern design?	0