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To what extent were certain weapons be considered "legendary" in Medieval society? Did people think their ruler's sword had certain powers or was high-quality weaponry mainly symbolic?

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Compared to 'Mad' Jack Churchill, how much do modern militaries allow for eccentricity or "individualism" in terms of weaponry and conduct?

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How early did Hitler appear as a blip on the radar in the US, and what was the threat assessment of him?

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When did Hitler and Stalin first hear eachother's names? What were there earliest opinions of each other?

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How recently did conspiracy theories like "Reptilian imposters control the world" come into being? If you said something like that 100 years ago, would you have gotten traction, or is it mostly a product of the Internet and post-WW2 science fiction?

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What is the longest verified time someone survived in the Nazi internment system and Soviet gulags, respectively?

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Who likely shot Ante Pavelic?

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If you could go back through history and be a guest at any party or social function, which one would you pick, and why?

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Were there relatively 'extremist' Nazis, who thought the war/extermination campaigns as they historically occurred weren't enough?

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To the nearest exact date, what was the last time a nation could have invaded the U.S. with any real chance of holding it?

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To what extent were certain weapons be considered "legendary" in Medieval society? Did people think their ruler's sword had certain powers or was high-quality weaponry mainly symbolic?	249
Compared to 'Mad' Jack Churchill, how much do modern militaries allow for eccentricity or "individualism" in terms of weaponry and conduct?	82
How early did Hitler appear as a blip on the radar in the US, and what was the threat assessment of him?	43
When did Hitler and Stalin first hear eachother's names? What were there earliest opinions of each other?	27
How recently did conspiracy theories like "Reptilian imposters control the world" come into being? If you said something like that 100 years ago, would you have gotten traction, or is it mostly a product of the Internet and post-WW2 science fiction?	9
What is the longest verified time someone survived in the Nazi internment system and Soviet gulags, respectively?	3
Who likely shot Ante Pavelic?	1
If you could go back through history and be a guest at any party or social function, which one would you pick, and why?	1
Were there relatively 'extremist' Nazis, who thought the war/extermination campaigns as they historically occurred weren't enough?	1
To the nearest exact date, what was the last time a nation could have invaded the U.S. with any real chance of holding it?	0