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How did the Japanese view Hitler's ideas of race?

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How effected were Alaskan natives during Russian expansion? How did Russia compare against Spain, Portugal, England in the new world?

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considering how infrequent shark attacks are in the modern age, with more sailors and seamen on the sea right now then ever before. Why is it "Sharks" have been a common motif and symbol in the treacheries of boating on the sea since the early days of piracy and the colonial age?

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we are often told in art classes that "orange and blue are complimentary, because they are opposite colors" where and when did this concept come to be?

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Why do pacific island cultures, that are so far away from each other, seem to have similar tattoo traditions?

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What did the average ancient Chinese soldier eat?

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Were there any cross cultural exchanges between the Roman and Chinese empire?

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I am a new immigrant that has decided to begin his new life in the city of Rome. Who/Where do i go to find a house or apartment to live in?

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Title	Upvotes	Mark as read	Favorited	Rating	Add to a list
How did the Japanese view Hitler's ideas of race?	1734
How effected were Alaskan natives during Russian expansion? How did Russia compare against Spain, Portugal, England in the new world?	211
considering how infrequent shark attacks are in the modern age, with more sailors and seamen on the sea right now then ever before. Why is it "Sharks" have been a common motif and symbol in the treacheries of boating on the sea since the early days of piracy and the colonial age?	25
we are often told in art classes that "orange and blue are complimentary, because they are opposite colors" where and when did this concept come to be?	20
Why do pacific island cultures, that are so far away from each other, seem to have similar tattoo traditions?	13
What did the average ancient Chinese soldier eat?	8
Were there any cross cultural exchanges between the Roman and Chinese empire?	5
I am a new immigrant that has decided to begin his new life in the city of Rome. Who/Where do i go to find a house or apartment to live in?	1