/u/currentmadman's posts
Most of us are familiar with stories of WW2 Japanese soldiers located on far flung pacific locations that didn't realize the war was over. Were there any examples of other axis or even allied soldiers becoming isolated and not realizing the war was over?
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Supposedly the guillotine was invented for quicker, more humane executions. With that in mind, what were the problems with executions prior to this that prompted inventions and innovations along these lines?
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In 380 CE, the Roman Empire made Christianity the state religion, outlawing the practice of all others. Did the pagan faiths outlawed by this edict ever mount successful or at least meaningful resistance to this decree? if not, why?
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[WP] After 10 years and 3 games, you retired as the beloved villain of a popular video game franchise. A year later, you hear the new game bombed. Later that day, someone bangs on your door. You find the hero and extended cast, all of whom you've tried to murder and/or maim, begging you to return.
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What was the general quality of communist era Russian education? Were there any particular areas of excellence where they equaled, if not, surpassed their western counterparts? If so, why?
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How effective in actual warfare were the early British tanks introduced in WW1? Did they actually change anything in regards to usage of trench warfare at the time?
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I'm a soldier who just lost his arm in battle and is heading back to my rural village in medieval England. What kind of life realistically awaits me?
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[WP] You suspect one of your roommates might be a serial killer. However, since he is an otherwise excellent roommate, you decide to call a house meeting to see if you can figure out a solution.
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