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Why is red, white and blue such a common color scheme for flags?

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When did people start 'expecting' progress?

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What were the life options of second, third, fourth sons in say, 19th century Europe or America if they came from wealthy families? Could they rely on the generosity of their oldest brother to finance them somewhat, or were they on their own? Did it matter your birth order?

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Why isn't Russia part of the West? What exactly constitutes the West and East and how did this idea come about?

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Were Soviet actors allowed to act in American or otherwise foreign films? Could a movie like Rocky IV have cast an actual Soviet actor?

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During the Partition of India, why was the partition of Punjab much more violent than the partition of Bengal?

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In the post-colonial era, was the USSR part of the conversation?

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Did the Buddha have blue eyes? What did he look like?

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Despite being the King of Heaven and the most referred-to deity in ancient Hindu texts, why is Indra not worshipped as much in modern India?

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Title	Upvotes	Mark as read	Favorited	Rating	Add to a list
Why is red, white and blue such a common color scheme for flags?	14
When did people start 'expecting' progress?	12
What were the life options of second, third, fourth sons in say, 19th century Europe or America if they came from wealthy families? Could they rely on the generosity of their oldest brother to finance them somewhat, or were they on their own? Did it matter your birth order?	8
Why isn't Russia part of the West? What exactly constitutes the West and East and how did this idea come about?	8
Were Soviet actors allowed to act in American or otherwise foreign films? Could a movie like Rocky IV have cast an actual Soviet actor?	7
During the Partition of India, why was the partition of Punjab much more violent than the partition of Bengal?	1
In the post-colonial era, was the USSR part of the conversation?	1
Did the Buddha have blue eyes? What did he look like?	1
Despite being the King of Heaven and the most referred-to deity in ancient Hindu texts, why is Indra not worshipped as much in modern India?	1