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In the documentary Afghan: The Soviet Experience, a lieutenant explains that even in the daytime, Mujahideen would carry out reconnaissance activities in full view of Soviet convoys. Why were they allowed to do that so brazenly?Why didn't the Soviets attack them?

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Why did it take such a long time for languages to begin to diversify? (ex: Proto-Slavic language)

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When did the concept of translation imperii cease to be relevant for Medieval Europe?

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Did the Spanish Influenza have a lasting impact on contemporary survivors? If so, why does it seem so overlooked when one learns about modern history?

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Would a working class or middle class person be able to invest in the US/British/French stock markets in the 1850s to 1900s?

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Did the Soviet High Command consider allowing the Germans to advance to the point of being overstretched?

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Were there any campaigns to inoculate Native Americans (in both continents) against diseases (1700s-late 1800s)? If so, how effective were they?

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Why did the Sovereign Military Order of Malta control colonies in the Caribbean Isles in the 17th century?

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How did the Allies and Axis industries stack up against each other in World War 2? (repost)

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Why was there a prevalence of 'El Dorado' stories in post-Columbian history?

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In the documentary Afghan: The Soviet Experience, a lieutenant explains that even in the daytime, Mujahideen would carry out reconnaissance activities in full view of Soviet convoys. Why were they allowed to do that so brazenly?Why didn't the Soviets attack them?	4
Why did it take such a long time for languages to begin to diversify? (ex: Proto-Slavic language)	4
When did the concept of translation imperii cease to be relevant for Medieval Europe?	4
Did the Spanish Influenza have a lasting impact on contemporary survivors? If so, why does it seem so overlooked when one learns about modern history?	3
Would a working class or middle class person be able to invest in the US/British/French stock markets in the 1850s to 1900s?	3
Did the Soviet High Command consider allowing the Germans to advance to the point of being overstretched?	3
Were there any campaigns to inoculate Native Americans (in both continents) against diseases (1700s-late 1800s)? If so, how effective were they?	3
Why did the Sovereign Military Order of Malta control colonies in the Caribbean Isles in the 17th century?	3
How did the Allies and Axis industries stack up against each other in World War 2? (repost)	3
Why was there a prevalence of 'El Dorado' stories in post-Columbian history?	3