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What were the arguments for/against eugenic programs pre-Hitler? Specifically in the late 1800's/early 1900's America/Western Europe.

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What were the scale of the battles in both the world wars? I have a hard time imagining millions, plural, dying.

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What did people in the past have to say about gorillas and other human-like primates?

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WWI's 100 year anniversary is next year. What would be the best way to "follow along at home", so to speak? Somehow read about the headlines of the day in comparison to the modern day?

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Do we have any journals from Europeans were marooned at sea during the age of exploration?

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What newspapers/magazines/publications are around now that existed 100 years ago during WWI? Do any of them have their archives open?

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These spices Europe was sp desperate to get their hands on... what exactly are we talking about when we say spice?

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It is often said that WWI is the result of people acting on treaties. Were all countries involved in The Great War aware of the existence of all the treaties prior to going to war? Could/Did anyone put together the pieces and realize a huge conflict was coming?

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Can someone help provide me with context for the writing of the constitution? What were the current events and points of view that influenced it's content?

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I'm a Chinese civilian in a small town/city in the early 1200s. The Mongols are coming say the fleeing people's passing through in escape. What am I thinking/planning on doing?

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What were the arguments for/against eugenic programs pre-Hitler? Specifically in the late 1800's/early 1900's America/Western Europe.	21
What were the scale of the battles in both the world wars? I have a hard time imagining millions, plural, dying.	18
What did people in the past have to say about gorillas and other human-like primates?	15
WWI's 100 year anniversary is next year. What would be the best way to "follow along at home", so to speak? Somehow read about the headlines of the day in comparison to the modern day?	11
Do we have any journals from Europeans were marooned at sea during the age of exploration?	10
What newspapers/magazines/publications are around now that existed 100 years ago during WWI? Do any of them have their archives open?	10
These spices Europe was sp desperate to get their hands on... what exactly are we talking about when we say spice?	6
It is often said that WWI is the result of people acting on treaties. Were all countries involved in The Great War aware of the existence of all the treaties prior to going to war? Could/Did anyone put together the pieces and realize a huge conflict was coming?	6
Can someone help provide me with context for the writing of the constitution? What were the current events and points of view that influenced it's content?	5
I'm a Chinese civilian in a small town/city in the early 1200s. The Mongols are coming say the fleeing people's passing through in escape. What am I thinking/planning on doing?	5