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Why was "Wingdings" invented and how did it become a standard word-processing font?

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Several Central European countries that joined NATO before 2002 did so against Russian objections but while using primarily ex-Soviet equipment (like MIG-29s...). Were they not reliant on Russia for parts and upgrades? How did that work?

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How was Apartheid experienced by women in South Africa?

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Before it was adopted for the national flag in 1965, how far was the maple leaf seen as representing Canada at home or abroad? In what ways had it been utilised as a symbol prior to that point?

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Is there any consensus among historians on why Britain, in particular, became the birthplace of the Industrial Revolution?

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How did classical Greek citizen-soldiers view digging?

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Why was the Communist Manifesto published specifically in the "English, French, German, Italian, Flemish and Danish languages"?

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To what extent was there freedom of movement within the Soviet Union? Could you travel, live and work where you wanted to?

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AskHistorians Podcast Episode 198 - History, the Internet and Social Media with Jason Steinhauer!

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A widely mocked UK government tweet today celebrated a "close defence partnership and friendship for over 150 years." But what is the actual history of pre-20th century British-Polish relations?

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Why was "Wingdings" invented and how did it become a standard word-processing font?	48
Several Central European countries that joined NATO before 2002 did so against Russian objections but while using primarily ex-Soviet equipment (like MIG-29s...). Were they not reliant on Russia for parts and upgrades? How did that work?	48
How was Apartheid experienced by women in South Africa?	48
Before it was adopted for the national flag in 1965, how far was the maple leaf seen as representing Canada at home or abroad? In what ways had it been utilised as a symbol prior to that point?	39
Is there any consensus among historians on why Britain, in particular, became the birthplace of the Industrial Revolution?	35
How did classical Greek citizen-soldiers view digging?	33
Why was the Communist Manifesto published specifically in the "English, French, German, Italian, Flemish and Danish languages"?	32
To what extent was there freedom of movement within the Soviet Union? Could you travel, live and work where you wanted to?	32
AskHistorians Podcast Episode 198 - History, the Internet and Social Media with Jason Steinhauer!	30
A widely mocked UK government tweet today celebrated a "close defence partnership and friendship for over 150 years." But what is the actual history of pre-20th century British-Polish relations?	30