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In Oppenheimer, Truman claims the Soviets will never have an atomic bomb. Was this a popular/consensus opinion at the time?

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Where did the original oligarchs get their money from?

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When did being a former president become so lucrative?

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What happened to the USSR’s military material post 1991?

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How often did heads of state/government travel to other countries before advancements in aviation?

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Was cigarette smoking more popular in the USSR/eastern bloc compared to western countries?

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How often did heads of state/government make state visits before advancements in aviation?

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Would Nazi Germany have fared better if they had waited 5-10 years before starting their invasions ?

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What is the meaning behind the quote “"going to war without France is like going deer hunting without an accordion." ?

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Title	Upvotes	Mark as read	Favorited	Rating	Add to a list
In Oppenheimer, Truman claims the Soviets will never have an atomic bomb. Was this a popular/consensus opinion at the time?	677
Where did the original oligarchs get their money from?	6
When did being a former president become so lucrative?	5
What happened to the USSR’s military material post 1991?	3
How often did heads of state/government travel to other countries before advancements in aviation?	2
Was cigarette smoking more popular in the USSR/eastern bloc compared to western countries?	1
How often did heads of state/government make state visits before advancements in aviation?	1
Would Nazi Germany have fared better if they had waited 5-10 years before starting their invasions ?	1
What is the meaning behind the quote “"going to war without France is like going deer hunting without an accordion." ?	1