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Did Vietnam have a policy of trying to dominate or bring in its sphere of influence Laos and Cambodia? If so what happened?

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I read recently that some Chinese emperors would have sex but would not climax. If this is true what was the philosophy behind this practice?

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I heard that the most popular images of Simon Bolivar are a misrepresentation. He is actually darker. Is this true and is this common with other historical figures?

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What was life like for women that lived in Islamic empires compared to women living elsewhere during the same time period?

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What are things that most people don't know or don't understand about Indian independence?

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Are there any parallels with the rise of ISIS and the rise of the Ottomans?

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Did Vietnam have a policy of trying to dominate or bring in its sphere of influence Laos and Cambodia? If so what happened?	3
I read recently that some Chinese emperors would have sex but would not climax. If this is true what was the philosophy behind this practice?	3
I heard that the most popular images of Simon Bolivar are a misrepresentation. He is actually darker. Is this true and is this common with other historical figures?	2
What was life like for women that lived in Islamic empires compared to women living elsewhere during the same time period?	0
What are things that most people don't know or don't understand about Indian independence?	0
Are there any parallels with the rise of ISIS and the rise of the Ottomans?	0