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I would like to know the historical background for antisemitism, at its roots, what is the origin(s)? Refrain from contemporary political toxic environment please.

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How come Cuba allows a US base on their territory when they have been historical 'enemies', and even embargo? Does the Cuba US have a special kind of relationship historically underneath it all anyway or? What's the historical context for such a strange base

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How close was the UK to succumbing to a communist revolution in the post WW1 years? (Also same question regarding France, if you have time to spare)

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I'm a Nantucket whaler. How is my life?

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Did militaries have 'special forces' in ancient times?

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What happened after ww2 ended that made us have 2 Chinas, and one of them not recognized ? What was the overall context for why events unfolded like that?

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How dangerous was the situation right after USSR collapsed, in regards to their nuclear weapons?

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How much did an average slave cost? Was it a commodity reserved for the wealthy only, or average citizens could buy one too?

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What was the rationale, reasons and context for populating Australia with convicts? Could you tell me a bit about that period please. Thank you

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To what extend (if any) did the American Revolution affect the French Revolution shortly thereafter?

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I would like to know the historical background for antisemitism, at its roots, what is the origin(s)? Refrain from contemporary political toxic environment please.	7
How come Cuba allows a US base on their territory when they have been historical 'enemies', and even embargo? Does the Cuba US have a special kind of relationship historically underneath it all anyway or? What's the historical context for such a strange base	6
How close was the UK to succumbing to a communist revolution in the post WW1 years? (Also same question regarding France, if you have time to spare)	6
I'm a Nantucket whaler. How is my life?	5
Did militaries have 'special forces' in ancient times?	5
What happened after ww2 ended that made us have 2 Chinas, and one of them not recognized ? What was the overall context for why events unfolded like that?	5
How dangerous was the situation right after USSR collapsed, in regards to their nuclear weapons?	5
How much did an average slave cost? Was it a commodity reserved for the wealthy only, or average citizens could buy one too?	4
What was the rationale, reasons and context for populating Australia with convicts? Could you tell me a bit about that period please. Thank you	3
To what extend (if any) did the American Revolution affect the French Revolution shortly thereafter?	2