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The Spartans imposed penalties on bachelors after a certain age. Did the Spartans hold the same contempt for those who had children out of wedlock and remained unmarried?

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Did underwater demolition teams swim to shore just prior to the landing craft during the Normandy Invasion?

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Is there any truth to story that any Union soldier who captured a Confederate battle flag was automatically awarded a Medal of Honor?

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Suburbs expanded in the U.S. following WWII. What kinds of homes were built in these new neighborhoods? Were they akin to the modern "choose your floor plan" Jagoe/Ryan/Thompson homes? What was home buying like?

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Why did Winfield Scott, Commanding General of U.S. Army, offer command to Robert E. Lee, a Colonel? Were there not Generals who should have been offered command first?

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During the landings of Operation Torch, Churchill suggested that British soldiers wear American uniforms and a few British ships flew the American flag. A solely American invasion was thought to be better received in French public opinion. Why was this?

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What were street signs like in the western world in the 19th century? Were there general shapes and sizes?

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Is the story of Martin Luther nailing his 95 Theses to the church door at Wittenburg apocryphal?

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Did the Mennonites and Amish reject technology available at the time they were founded? It seems like that's what they are using now.

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How were non-European Soviets, like the Tajiks and the Uzbeks, treated in the Soviet Army during WWII?

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The Spartans imposed penalties on bachelors after a certain age. Did the Spartans hold the same contempt for those who had children out of wedlock and remained unmarried?	3
Did underwater demolition teams swim to shore just prior to the landing craft during the Normandy Invasion?	3
Is there any truth to story that any Union soldier who captured a Confederate battle flag was automatically awarded a Medal of Honor?	3
Suburbs expanded in the U.S. following WWII. What kinds of homes were built in these new neighborhoods? Were they akin to the modern "choose your floor plan" Jagoe/Ryan/Thompson homes? What was home buying like?	3
Why did Winfield Scott, Commanding General of U.S. Army, offer command to Robert E. Lee, a Colonel? Were there not Generals who should have been offered command first?	3
During the landings of Operation Torch, Churchill suggested that British soldiers wear American uniforms and a few British ships flew the American flag. A solely American invasion was thought to be better received in French public opinion. Why was this?	3
What were street signs like in the western world in the 19th century? Were there general shapes and sizes?	3
Is the story of Martin Luther nailing his 95 Theses to the church door at Wittenburg apocryphal?	3
Did the Mennonites and Amish reject technology available at the time they were founded? It seems like that's what they are using now.	3
How were non-European Soviets, like the Tajiks and the Uzbeks, treated in the Soviet Army during WWII?	3