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Only 12, or 27%, of America's 44 Presidents have not served in the military. Is this exceptional or about standard among presidents and prime ministers around the world?

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It's often stated that the U.S. has been at war for most of it's history. How does this compare to other states, past and present?

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Why was ancient Judea so troublesome for whichever empire was in control of it?

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If the borders of the modern African countries were to be redrawn in line with compatible tribal and ethnic group boundaries, what would it look like?

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Was there any representation or presence of the Southern states in the US government during the Civil War? How was it handled?

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Why is there such a disparity in the populations of Sunni over Shia Muslims?

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How and why did Western culture begin to associate the necessity of washing hands and using a bathroom?

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A question about American foreign policy and world affairs

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How important was the Miracle of the House of Brandenburg to the survival of Prussia?

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In your place and period of expertise, when, why, and where would music be performed?

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Title	Upvotes	Mark as read	Favorited	Rating	Add to a list
Only 12, or 27%, of America's 44 Presidents have not served in the military. Is this exceptional or about standard among presidents and prime ministers around the world?	441
It's often stated that the U.S. has been at war for most of it's history. How does this compare to other states, past and present?	27
Why was ancient Judea so troublesome for whichever empire was in control of it?	8
If the borders of the modern African countries were to be redrawn in line with compatible tribal and ethnic group boundaries, what would it look like?	7
Was there any representation or presence of the Southern states in the US government during the Civil War? How was it handled?	2
Why is there such a disparity in the populations of Sunni over Shia Muslims?	1
How and why did Western culture begin to associate the necessity of washing hands and using a bathroom?	1
A question about American foreign policy and world affairs	1
How important was the Miracle of the House of Brandenburg to the survival of Prussia?	1
In your place and period of expertise, when, why, and where would music be performed?	1