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During the early 20th century, Argentina, Brazil and Chile were locked in a naval arms race. Tensions grew, yet even with the out break of World War One, war was never declared. How close were the three countries to war, and how was war avoided?

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How were 3000 German Nobles able to defeat 300,000 Peasants during the German Peasants War?

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Why does England have a Lion on their flag, despite the fact there were no Lions in England?

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During the Civil War, Europeans like Giuseppe Garibaldi, and Ferdinand Von Zeppelin served in the Union army. How common was this and what compelled them to serve?

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Was there any anti American sentiment during the French Revolution?

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Why didn't battleships aim for the command bridges inorder to cripple communications and command within a ship?

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Did the House of Lord's and the House of Commons originally represent Lords and commoners, and if so was there friction between the two houses considering they represented two different social classes

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Why didn't America adopt a parliamentary form of government like England?

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What was the last major land mass discovered before the satellite?

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How come the Wikipedia page for the Hatfield McCoy conflict lists 6.5 Hatfields killed?

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During the early 20th century, Argentina, Brazil and Chile were locked in a naval arms race. Tensions grew, yet even with the out break of World War One, war was never declared. How close were the three countries to war, and how was war avoided?	2212
How were 3000 German Nobles able to defeat 300,000 Peasants during the German Peasants War?	251
Why does England have a Lion on their flag, despite the fact there were no Lions in England?	109
During the Civil War, Europeans like Giuseppe Garibaldi, and Ferdinand Von Zeppelin served in the Union army. How common was this and what compelled them to serve?	90
Was there any anti American sentiment during the French Revolution?	73
Why didn't battleships aim for the command bridges inorder to cripple communications and command within a ship?	59
Did the House of Lord's and the House of Commons originally represent Lords and commoners, and if so was there friction between the two houses considering they represented two different social classes	59
Why didn't America adopt a parliamentary form of government like England?	49
What was the last major land mass discovered before the satellite?	45
How come the Wikipedia page for the Hatfield McCoy conflict lists 6.5 Hatfields killed?	33