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After the collapse of the USSR, were there any cases of a nuclear warhead being stolen/sold? Would a militant group be able to detonate a warhead had they acquired one?

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Were tactical nukes ever seriously considered for use? Are there scenarios where they would be a superior choice over conventional weapons, and would they have incurred a nuclear retaliation from the enemy?

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Did the regular North Vietnamese soldier fight out of a genuine belief in the nationalistic and communist propaganda, or did they not believe the propaganda but simply being drafted?

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How did the U.S government implement such a sweeping ban on automatic weapons in 1934 and 1986, when the country is normally so protective of its guns rights?

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What was the first mass-produced item in human history?

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What was the first instance of a professional athlete (i.e someone making a living exclusively from playing sport) in human history?

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I am a Vietnamese male of military age living in North Vietnam in the 1960s who opposes the war. What are my options?

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How did people behave on the road when traffic lights were first introduced?

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Title	Upvotes	Mark as read	Favorited	Rating	Add to a list
After the collapse of the USSR, were there any cases of a nuclear warhead being stolen/sold? Would a militant group be able to detonate a warhead had they acquired one?	18
Were tactical nukes ever seriously considered for use? Are there scenarios where they would be a superior choice over conventional weapons, and would they have incurred a nuclear retaliation from the enemy?	7
Did the regular North Vietnamese soldier fight out of a genuine belief in the nationalistic and communist propaganda, or did they not believe the propaganda but simply being drafted?	4
How did the U.S government implement such a sweeping ban on automatic weapons in 1934 and 1986, when the country is normally so protective of its guns rights?	2
What was the first mass-produced item in human history?	2
What was the first instance of a professional athlete (i.e someone making a living exclusively from playing sport) in human history?	1
I am a Vietnamese male of military age living in North Vietnam in the 1960s who opposes the war. What are my options?	1
How did people behave on the road when traffic lights were first introduced?	1