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What was the status of Copts (and other Christian groups) under the United Arab Republic?

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In 1988, the Soviet Union gave $3m to the CPUSA, which equated to more than $200 per member. Why were they giving so much money to such a marginal party?

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Why wasn't the dash – a common punctuation mark – included as a keyboard character on typewriters and computers?

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Many cities and regions in Russia and surrounding countries changed names following the Russian Revolution or during the years of the USSR. Why did Moscow's name never change?

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How did news of the Battle of Teutoberger Wald reach Rome? How much did the ordinary people of Rome know about what had happened?

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Was the Ermenfrid Penitential exceptional, or was it the norm in the 11th century for soldiers to be required to perform penance after killing in battle?

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Cyril Radcliffe burned all his papers after deciding the Radcliffe Line for the Boundary Commission. What information are we missing out on by not having those papers?

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Did European countries have any contact with the Bagan Empire? Were they even aware of its existence prior to 1287?

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What was the original economic plan for the Mayflower Pilgrims?

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How did the piano become such a strong symbol of middle-class respectability in ~19th century Europe?

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What was the status of Copts (and other Christian groups) under the United Arab Republic?	6
In 1988, the Soviet Union gave $3m to the CPUSA, which equated to more than $200 per member. Why were they giving so much money to such a marginal party?	6
Why wasn't the dash – a common punctuation mark – included as a keyboard character on typewriters and computers?	6
Many cities and regions in Russia and surrounding countries changed names following the Russian Revolution or during the years of the USSR. Why did Moscow's name never change?	5
How did news of the Battle of Teutoberger Wald reach Rome? How much did the ordinary people of Rome know about what had happened?	5
Was the Ermenfrid Penitential exceptional, or was it the norm in the 11th century for soldiers to be required to perform penance after killing in battle?	4
Cyril Radcliffe burned all his papers after deciding the Radcliffe Line for the Boundary Commission. What information are we missing out on by not having those papers?	4
Did European countries have any contact with the Bagan Empire? Were they even aware of its existence prior to 1287?	4
What was the original economic plan for the Mayflower Pilgrims?	4
How did the piano become such a strong symbol of middle-class respectability in ~19th century Europe?	4