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Conquistadors named their new discovery as "Costa Rica" rich coast for the abundant gold they found among the natives but no gold was ever found afterwards. Where did the natives acquire these riches?

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Is political infighting why Marines were primarily in the Pacific theater in WWII?

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Why were Japanese night optics so much better in WWII? I just watched a documentary where a historian claimed that Japanese night optics and lookouts could see further than even radar at times? What was this advanced technology? Was training different in some way?

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Could the outcome of the Spring 1918 Offensive have been different if German Stormtroopers had utilized different supply chain tactics?

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How interconn were Spanish colonies in the 1500s to early 1700s? If I was at a Spanish Colony in Cusco, Peru could I send a letter to Santa Fe, NM?

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Is political infighting why Marines were primarily in the Pacific theater in WWII?

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In the Clan of the Cave Bear Series there were women called “Red Feet” who sexually trained younger men. Was there ever a real world equivalent to this?

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Where can I find comprehensive history books on the Kosovo and Iraq Wars?

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Was there ever a historical equivalent to the “Red Foot” women in Clan of the Cave Bear who were sexual teachers?

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How did Chuck Yeagers father know about bomb making?

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Conquistadors named their new discovery as "Costa Rica" rich coast for the abundant gold they found among the natives but no gold was ever found afterwards. Where did the natives acquire these riches?	2036
Is political infighting why Marines were primarily in the Pacific theater in WWII?	12
Why were Japanese night optics so much better in WWII? I just watched a documentary where a historian claimed that Japanese night optics and lookouts could see further than even radar at times? What was this advanced technology? Was training different in some way?	9
Could the outcome of the Spring 1918 Offensive have been different if German Stormtroopers had utilized different supply chain tactics?	8
How interconn were Spanish colonies in the 1500s to early 1700s? If I was at a Spanish Colony in Cusco, Peru could I send a letter to Santa Fe, NM?	6
Is political infighting why Marines were primarily in the Pacific theater in WWII?	5
In the Clan of the Cave Bear Series there were women called “Red Feet” who sexually trained younger men. Was there ever a real world equivalent to this?	5
Where can I find comprehensive history books on the Kosovo and Iraq Wars?	5
Was there ever a historical equivalent to the “Red Foot” women in Clan of the Cave Bear who were sexual teachers?	3
How did Chuck Yeagers father know about bomb making?	3