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As I understand, it's well-established that gunpowder and guns were invented in China. Why didn't this lead to a legacy of Chinese primacy in terms of innovation and dominance in firearms production?

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Who is responsible for the classic Las Vegas aesthetic?

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When did monarchs first begin sitting on thrones? As far as I know, this practice was very widespread. Did it begin in one place and radiate outward or crop up organically throughout antiquity?

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In the Americas, during the 20th century period(s) of decolonization, were there any revival movements for pre-colonial religion?

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As I understand, it's well-established that gunpowder and guns were invented in China. Why didn't this lead to a legacy of Chinese primacy in terms of innovation and dominance in firearms production?	1405
Who is responsible for the classic Las Vegas aesthetic?	71
When did monarchs first begin sitting on thrones? As far as I know, this practice was very widespread. Did it begin in one place and radiate outward or crop up organically throughout antiquity?	2
In the Americas, during the 20th century period(s) of decolonization, were there any revival movements for pre-colonial religion?	1