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Liberals usually praise FDR's new deal for saving America's economy, conservatives say it was a failure and postulate that WWII saved America's economy. Who is right? Can we find an objective answer?

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How was Cleopatra so extraordinary, while the rest of her dynasty was so inept

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Why are there so few countries that speak greek or greek-based languages? Especially in the Eastern Mediterranean.

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My grandmother recently told us that her father was a high ranking member of the KKK in a Midwestern state (missouri?) In the early 20th century. How likely is it my great grandfather killed people or ordered others to do so?

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How did the Pinkerton Detective agency die out?

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What led the Celtic peoples across continental Europe to "disappear"

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In her NRA speech Sarah Palin said that there were no gun control laws in the American colonies, is this true?

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I've been reading a lot about chariot racing in the Byzantine Empire and the connected Fan groups/Hooligan Gangs. These groups had huge influence and sometimes caused riots where thousands of people died. Can anyone explain them in more detail?

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Why did Hitler back Japan after Pearl Harbor?

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Why didn't Canada join the rest of British North America in the Revolutionary War of 1776?

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Title	Upvotes	Mark as read	Favorited	Rating	Add to a list
Liberals usually praise FDR's new deal for saving America's economy, conservatives say it was a failure and postulate that WWII saved America's economy. Who is right? Can we find an objective answer?	1141
How was Cleopatra so extraordinary, while the rest of her dynasty was so inept	465
Why are there so few countries that speak greek or greek-based languages? Especially in the Eastern Mediterranean.	408
My grandmother recently told us that her father was a high ranking member of the KKK in a Midwestern state (missouri?) In the early 20th century. How likely is it my great grandfather killed people or ordered others to do so?	187
How did the Pinkerton Detective agency die out?	76
What led the Celtic peoples across continental Europe to "disappear"	48
In her NRA speech Sarah Palin said that there were no gun control laws in the American colonies, is this true?	35
I've been reading a lot about chariot racing in the Byzantine Empire and the connected Fan groups/Hooligan Gangs. These groups had huge influence and sometimes caused riots where thousands of people died. Can anyone explain them in more detail?	30
Why did Hitler back Japan after Pearl Harbor?	21
Why didn't Canada join the rest of British North America in the Revolutionary War of 1776?	20