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In 1919 John Alcock and Arthur Brown flew the 1st trans-Atlantic flight from N. America to Europe just 16 years after the Wright brothers flight. A truly amazing undertaking. Why are they not better remembered by history?

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How many states were involved in the Civil War?

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Was there any real opposition from the general public or the Senate against Rome starting the 3rd Punic war?

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Can anyone concisely explain the Battle of Hastings and what it ultimately meant to the history of England?

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Are there any true documented cases of small pox infected blankets being given to natives?

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What (if any) native Indian language used the term "How" as a greeting?

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Been listening to (and thoroughly enjoying) Dan Carlin's Hardcore History. He continually says he's a fan of history, not a historian. How factual is the information he presents?

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Looking for a book on the Mongol sack of Bagdad. Anyone know of a good one?

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What is the worst act of double-crossing that most people may not be aware about?

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Looking for an in depth book om the history of France. Anyone know of a good one?

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In 1919 John Alcock and Arthur Brown flew the 1st trans-Atlantic flight from N. America to Europe just 16 years after the Wright brothers flight. A truly amazing undertaking. Why are they not better remembered by history?	3
How many states were involved in the Civil War?	3
Was there any real opposition from the general public or the Senate against Rome starting the 3rd Punic war?	3
Can anyone concisely explain the Battle of Hastings and what it ultimately meant to the history of England?	3
Are there any true documented cases of small pox infected blankets being given to natives?	3
What (if any) native Indian language used the term "How" as a greeting?	2
Been listening to (and thoroughly enjoying) Dan Carlin's Hardcore History. He continually says he's a fan of history, not a historian. How factual is the information he presents?	2
Looking for a book on the Mongol sack of Bagdad. Anyone know of a good one?	2
What is the worst act of double-crossing that most people may not be aware about?	2
Looking for an in depth book om the history of France. Anyone know of a good one?	2