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During naval battles in the 16th to 19th century, what would have happened to the people that ended up in the water due to their ship sinking?

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What happens to a spy if they are caught spying?

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If I was a citizen of either Germany or the UK during ww2 and I killed an airborne troop that fell on my land what would the consequences have been?

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Where did the idea of the "God-King" or "Sun-King" originate, and is there a difference between the two meanings?

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How did people mow their lawns on country estates before the lawnmower?

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What effect did men have on the 'private sphere' in Victorian England?

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Is the Victorian age referred to the "Victorian age" outside of Britain?

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How close was the UK to intervening in the american civil war?

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How did the American soldiers of the War of Independence manage to get their blue uniforms?

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Why was the Metropolitan Police Force established by Peel in 1929?

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Title	Upvotes	Mark as read	Favorited	Rating	Add to a list
During naval battles in the 16th to 19th century, what would have happened to the people that ended up in the water due to their ship sinking?	6
What happens to a spy if they are caught spying?	6
If I was a citizen of either Germany or the UK during ww2 and I killed an airborne troop that fell on my land what would the consequences have been?	6
Where did the idea of the "God-King" or "Sun-King" originate, and is there a difference between the two meanings?	6
How did people mow their lawns on country estates before the lawnmower?	5
What effect did men have on the 'private sphere' in Victorian England?	5
Is the Victorian age referred to the "Victorian age" outside of Britain?	5
How close was the UK to intervening in the american civil war?	5
How did the American soldiers of the War of Independence manage to get their blue uniforms?	4
Why was the Metropolitan Police Force established by Peel in 1929?	3