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How did cavalrymen keep their spears/lances from getting stuck in the enemies they killed?

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What changed in the Japanese military that caused them to be so brutal in WWII after their mostly professional behavior in the Russo-Japanese war?

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What exactly did division commanders do in WWII?

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Did feudal Japanese samurai actually pair off into one-on-one duals in a large scale pitch battle?

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The Romans are fairly well known for having one of the best pre-industrial water and sewer systems in the world. Are there any other notable examples of pre-industrial cultures with good sewers or running water?

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Did Alcohol really not exist in the Americas before the Europeans brought it?

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I've been magically transported to a place like Downton Abbey in the early 20th century. How bad does everyone smell?

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Where there any Japanese civilians or soldiers who attempted to resist the government or tried to stop war crimes/protest them, similar to the White Rose in Germany? If so, who were they and what was their fate?

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Did the people in the UK listen to US president Roosevelt's pre-US entry speeches?(such as his "arsenal of democracy" speech) If so, what was the general feeling the people had?

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What, if any, body armor was used by neolithic peoples?

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Title	Upvotes	Mark as read	Favorited	Rating	Add to a list
How did cavalrymen keep their spears/lances from getting stuck in the enemies they killed?	1482
What changed in the Japanese military that caused them to be so brutal in WWII after their mostly professional behavior in the Russo-Japanese war?	969
What exactly did division commanders do in WWII?	150
Did feudal Japanese samurai actually pair off into one-on-one duals in a large scale pitch battle?	130
The Romans are fairly well known for having one of the best pre-industrial water and sewer systems in the world. Are there any other notable examples of pre-industrial cultures with good sewers or running water?	26
Did Alcohol really not exist in the Americas before the Europeans brought it?	23
I've been magically transported to a place like Downton Abbey in the early 20th century. How bad does everyone smell?	17
Where there any Japanese civilians or soldiers who attempted to resist the government or tried to stop war crimes/protest them, similar to the White Rose in Germany? If so, who were they and what was their fate?	15
Did the people in the UK listen to US president Roosevelt's pre-US entry speeches?(such as his "arsenal of democracy" speech) If so, what was the general feeling the people had?	10
What, if any, body armor was used by neolithic peoples?	9