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Is John Prebble's "Fire and Sword Trilogy" (Culloden,The Highland Clearances and Glencoe) a reliable portrayal of Scottish history in that period?

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To what extent is the use of statues in Buddhism dependent on Hellenistic influence? Were statues used at all before this?

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Why did powdered fruit drinks more popular in the USA, as opposed to the fruit syrups popular in the UK and Commonwealth?

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Do we have any idea how much wealth stolen from Jews in WW2 is still in Swiss bank accounts?

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How much did openly professing religious belief hold back advancement in Soviet Russia's civil service?

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Were sausages banned at any point in history for being "sinful"?

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Why do so many countries from the former Soviet Union have such a strong chess tradition?

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Were there any positive aspects to Idi Amin's legacy in Uganda?

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Why were there so many great chemists from Germany in the 19th and 20th centuries?

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Title	Upvotes	Mark as read	Favorited	Rating	Add to a list
Is John Prebble's "Fire and Sword Trilogy" (Culloden,The Highland Clearances and Glencoe) a reliable portrayal of Scottish history in that period?	13
To what extent is the use of statues in Buddhism dependent on Hellenistic influence? Were statues used at all before this?	7
Why did powdered fruit drinks more popular in the USA, as opposed to the fruit syrups popular in the UK and Commonwealth?	5
Do we have any idea how much wealth stolen from Jews in WW2 is still in Swiss bank accounts?	4
How much did openly professing religious belief hold back advancement in Soviet Russia's civil service?	3
Were sausages banned at any point in history for being "sinful"?	2
Why do so many countries from the former Soviet Union have such a strong chess tradition?	2
Were there any positive aspects to Idi Amin's legacy in Uganda?	2
Why were there so many great chemists from Germany in the 19th and 20th centuries?	2