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In the series Game of Thrones its customary for lords to send their children to grow up in other castles, either for an education, bonding the families or as hostages. Was there a similar custom during middle ages?

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How much did the general public knew about Atomic Weapons before 1945?

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In terms of brutality, how does North Korea compares with ancient and medieval kingdoms?

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In the series Game of Thrones its customary for lords to send their children to grow up in other castles, either for an education, bonding the families or as hostages. Was there a similar custom during middle ages?	41
How much did the general public knew about Atomic Weapons before 1945?	9
In terms of brutality, how does North Korea compares with ancient and medieval kingdoms?	5