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There must have been anti-semitic soldiers who participated in liberating the concentration camps at the end of World War II. Did any of them write about their feelings toward Jews changing as a result of this experience?

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What was the response (if any) when Romans encountered Buddhism?

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How reliable were early cars during the late teens and early twenties of the twentieth century?

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What is known about the maps used by the ancient Romans to administer their empire?

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Men's business attire is unchanging. Why?

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Was there a "Mesopotamian" culture?

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What are the iconic World War II battles for other Allies?

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How long were soldiers on the beach during the Normandy invasion?

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How would Captain Miller have become Captain Miller?

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Could you actually work your way through college with summer jobs?

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Title	Upvotes	Mark as read	Favorited	Rating	Add to a list
There must have been anti-semitic soldiers who participated in liberating the concentration camps at the end of World War II. Did any of them write about their feelings toward Jews changing as a result of this experience?	720
What was the response (if any) when Romans encountered Buddhism?	151
How reliable were early cars during the late teens and early twenties of the twentieth century?	41
What is known about the maps used by the ancient Romans to administer their empire?	21
Men's business attire is unchanging. Why?	19
Was there a "Mesopotamian" culture?	14
What are the iconic World War II battles for other Allies?	8
How long were soldiers on the beach during the Normandy invasion?	8
How would Captain Miller have become Captain Miller?	7
Could you actually work your way through college with summer jobs?	7