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It is often said that the borders of African countries are almost totally arbitrary, a relic of imperialism. Since Decolonization, has there ever been any instances or serious discussion of borders being redrawn by African governments to better reflect cultural/linguistic/religious boundaries?

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I just learned all land in Hong Kong is currently owned the People's Republic of China (although it is leased on a long term basis by the Government of Hong Kong). Could individuals own land in British Hong Kong?

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When and why did the majority of Jews leave Israel, and why did they not return after Rashidun Caliphate conquered the area from the Byzantines?

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There's a new album on Spotify of an Elton John Concert in Moscow in 1979. It made me wonder, how did Western musicians get authorization and payment for their performances in the USSR?

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Was there significant damage to important historic buildings/artifacts during the Siege of Paris (1870)?

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What is the most consequential decision Elizabeth II has made during her reign?

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What pre-19th century Sub-Saharan African Empire is estimated to have had the largest population?

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Was it legal to fly an Irish Tricolor in Northern Ireland during the mid 1970s?

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Did any notable politicians from Québec attend the service of Charles de Gaulle at Notre Dame?

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It is often said that the borders of African countries are almost totally arbitrary, a relic of imperialism. Since Decolonization, has there ever been any instances or serious discussion of borders being redrawn by African governments to better reflect cultural/linguistic/religious boundaries?	256
I just learned all land in Hong Kong is currently owned the People's Republic of China (although it is leased on a long term basis by the Government of Hong Kong). Could individuals own land in British Hong Kong?	40
When and why did the majority of Jews leave Israel, and why did they not return after Rashidun Caliphate conquered the area from the Byzantines?	27
There's a new album on Spotify of an Elton John Concert in Moscow in 1979. It made me wonder, how did Western musicians get authorization and payment for their performances in the USSR?	4
Was there significant damage to important historic buildings/artifacts during the Siege of Paris (1870)?	3
What is the most consequential decision Elizabeth II has made during her reign?	1
What pre-19th century Sub-Saharan African Empire is estimated to have had the largest population?	1
Was it legal to fly an Irish Tricolor in Northern Ireland during the mid 1970s?	1
Did any notable politicians from Québec attend the service of Charles de Gaulle at Notre Dame?	1