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In the First World War, soldiers were required to be clean shaven in order to ensure a proper seal on their gas masks. Was this rule extended to Sikh soldiers, who in the modern British Army, are allowed to wear facial hair on religious grounds?

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How long did the English hold Paris for in the Hundred Years’ War, how did they capture it and what effect did this have on the Kingdom of France having lost their capital?

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Is southern Vietnam noticeably different to the North in culture and wealth as a result of their support from the West during their independence?

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Why were regimental colours touched by the King’s own hand revered and honoured even if the King himself wasn’t viewed so highly?

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Did Canada have a westward expedition similar to Lewis and Clark’s?

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I know the story of how þ was replaced by y in type and writing, but when did this change take place in spoken language?

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How many castles were never besieged?

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What was the representation like for Croats and Slovenes between rule from Austria and rule from Serbia?

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In the First World War, soldiers were required to be clean shaven in order to ensure a proper seal on their gas masks. Was this rule extended to Sikh soldiers, who in the modern British Army, are allowed to wear facial hair on religious grounds?	54
How long did the English hold Paris for in the Hundred Years’ War, how did they capture it and what effect did this have on the Kingdom of France having lost their capital?	43
Is southern Vietnam noticeably different to the North in culture and wealth as a result of their support from the West during their independence?	18
Why were regimental colours touched by the King’s own hand revered and honoured even if the King himself wasn’t viewed so highly?	11
Did Canada have a westward expedition similar to Lewis and Clark’s?	8
I know the story of how þ was replaced by y in type and writing, but when did this change take place in spoken language?	1
How many castles were never besieged?	1
What was the representation like for Croats and Slovenes between rule from Austria and rule from Serbia?	0