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How historically accurate is the idea that Afghanistan is the "graveyard of Empires" or "the place where Empires come to die"?

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How was Thailand able to remain independent with everyone around them becoming colonies?

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How, When and Why did the White Lab coats become symbolic for Medical Personnel? What were the signs of a doctor before the coats?

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Why is Pakistan prone to military take overstepping/coup/takeover?

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Why and How did Iran get the world to start calling them Iran and not Persia?

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What were the (real and public) reasons for India to support the liberation of Bangladesh in 1971?

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What makes the Mughal king Akbar, great?

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What are the origins of the LTTE and the related issues of the Tamil people in Sri Lanka?

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Is there any historical/archeological proof of the existence of the Mahabharata or the Ramayana, outside of the texts?

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How did India get Goa to a part of India from under Portugal?

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Title	Upvotes	Mark as read	Favorited	Rating	Add to a list
How historically accurate is the idea that Afghanistan is the "graveyard of Empires" or "the place where Empires come to die"?	93
How was Thailand able to remain independent with everyone around them becoming colonies?	44
How, When and Why did the White Lab coats become symbolic for Medical Personnel? What were the signs of a doctor before the coats?	36
Why is Pakistan prone to military take overstepping/coup/takeover?	30
Why and How did Iran get the world to start calling them Iran and not Persia?	26
What were the (real and public) reasons for India to support the liberation of Bangladesh in 1971?	14
What makes the Mughal king Akbar, great?	11
What are the origins of the LTTE and the related issues of the Tamil people in Sri Lanka?	10
Is there any historical/archeological proof of the existence of the Mahabharata or the Ramayana, outside of the texts?	8
How did India get Goa to a part of India from under Portugal?	6