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Why was Russian spelling reform such a high priority for the Bolsheviks?

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Why are car-related words so different in British and American English?

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Why did an anti-monarchist like Oliver Cromwell pass the rule of England on to his son?

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What would a calendar for 46 BCE (the "Year of Confusion") look like?

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Is it a coincidence that the AD system's numbering puts the leap years on the multiples of 4?

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Title	Upvotes	Mark as read	Favorited	Rating	Add to a list
Why was Russian spelling reform such a high priority for the Bolsheviks?	363
Why are car-related words so different in British and American English?	218
Why did an anti-monarchist like Oliver Cromwell pass the rule of England on to his son?	19
What would a calendar for 46 BCE (the "Year of Confusion") look like?	9
Is it a coincidence that the AD system's numbering puts the leap years on the multiples of 4?	7