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In the year 1750, how different was the standard of living in Eastern Europe (ex. Ukraine, Belarus, Russia) and Western Europe (France, England, Spain)?

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During the 1970s, would it have been possible for an American to travel to the Soviet Union? Would it have been possible for a Soviet citizen to travel to the US? How would they be perceived?

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How different was the standard of living between Eastern Europe and Western Europe around the 18th century?

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On Christmas Eve in 1942, there was a German radio broadcast that seems to make contact with soldiers on all the fronts (including Stalingrad). Did the average German civilian have any idea that the 6th army was hopelessly encircled at this point?

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What are some common jokes told by soldiers during the American Revolutionary War?

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What would a funeral be like for a King of England around the 12th or 13th century?

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How important of a role did the British victory at Fort Niagara play in the French & Indian War? Was holding the fort necessary for a greater French victory?

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Where did Medieval military leaders go to learn the tactics of the time, and from whom would they learn?

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Are there any accounts of spectators being injured or killed at gladiator games?

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During the Revolutionary War, were there any specific British units that made colonists think, "hmm, maybe freedom isn't really worth it"? That is, were there any units that frightened the American forces when they were noticed on the battlefield? If so, why were they feared?

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In the year 1750, how different was the standard of living in Eastern Europe (ex. Ukraine, Belarus, Russia) and Western Europe (France, England, Spain)?	198
During the 1970s, would it have been possible for an American to travel to the Soviet Union? Would it have been possible for a Soviet citizen to travel to the US? How would they be perceived?	89
How different was the standard of living between Eastern Europe and Western Europe around the 18th century?	13
On Christmas Eve in 1942, there was a German radio broadcast that seems to make contact with soldiers on all the fronts (including Stalingrad). Did the average German civilian have any idea that the 6th army was hopelessly encircled at this point?	13
What are some common jokes told by soldiers during the American Revolutionary War?	8
What would a funeral be like for a King of England around the 12th or 13th century?	6
How important of a role did the British victory at Fort Niagara play in the French & Indian War? Was holding the fort necessary for a greater French victory?	3
Where did Medieval military leaders go to learn the tactics of the time, and from whom would they learn?	2
Are there any accounts of spectators being injured or killed at gladiator games?	1
During the Revolutionary War, were there any specific British units that made colonists think, "hmm, maybe freedom isn't really worth it"? That is, were there any units that frightened the American forces when they were noticed on the battlefield? If so, why were they feared?	1