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Why did the UK join the European Union back in the 70s?

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In WW2, why did the Vichy French forces fight the free French and British forces in Syria and Lebanon?

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After Napoleon's first capture why did the coalition decide to exile him to Elba instead of executing? And why taking the same decision after capturing him after Waterloo?

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In medieval Europe, what was the difference between a fortified manor house and a castle? Could at some point a manor house be converted into a castle?

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How did the idea of paper money make its way into the West?

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Did workers in the early industrial age get any vacation days? Was is it paid or unpaid?

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What were the options for food vendors before the invention of single use plastics?

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How common were wooden castle's in the middle ages? Is it true that the outside was white washed or plastered to make it look like a stone castle?

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In the Roman Empire did Eirenachs work as detectives that solved crimes and captured criminals?

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Where did the ancient Nordic (Viking) people come from and why did they migrate to Scandinavia?

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Title	Upvotes	Mark as read	Favorited	Rating	Add to a list
Why did the UK join the European Union back in the 70s?	12
In WW2, why did the Vichy French forces fight the free French and British forces in Syria and Lebanon?	8
After Napoleon's first capture why did the coalition decide to exile him to Elba instead of executing? And why taking the same decision after capturing him after Waterloo?	6
In medieval Europe, what was the difference between a fortified manor house and a castle? Could at some point a manor house be converted into a castle?	4
How did the idea of paper money make its way into the West?	4
Did workers in the early industrial age get any vacation days? Was is it paid or unpaid?	2
What were the options for food vendors before the invention of single use plastics?	1
How common were wooden castle's in the middle ages? Is it true that the outside was white washed or plastered to make it look like a stone castle?	1
In the Roman Empire did Eirenachs work as detectives that solved crimes and captured criminals?	1
Where did the ancient Nordic (Viking) people come from and why did they migrate to Scandinavia?	1