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Differences in cuisines between the East and the West - how come Eastern countries do not involve certain foods like bread and cheese and use different methods of cooking than Western cuisines?	0
When we mention the West in America, we often think of the United States and do not mention the other countries. How come the United States was able to become a developed country while the other countries did not?	0
In the age of Imperialism, one of the major factors that made imperialism possible was the richness of resources in America and Africa. Given that these nations could have also used these resources for their own benefits, how come these nations did not advance the same rate as the rest of the world?	0
How did Rome manage inner conflicts and maintain stability from within when it was constantly surrounded with enemies from all over the Mediterranean? NSFW	0
The Cold War and also the fear against the spread of Communism have lasted for over 40 years. But what were the reasons that this pattern of fear, passion and conflict have persevered for so long before it died out during the fall of the USSR?	0
How did Che Guevara become an image of rebellion in pop culture despite that he is a supporter of Communism?	0
How did religion become a major political influence in Medieval Europe?	0
Regarding the trope of "Nazi-like efficiency", how close to reality was this trope?	0
Hitler scapegoated many people for the problems of Germany at the time and saw them as "subordinates" to the Aryan race. But why did Hitler advocate so much on targetting Jews and wanting to bully, imprison, and even exterminate them entirely?	0
The Aryan race was that of having blue eyes, being tall, skinny, symmetrical face and so on. Hitler did not have all of these qualities but was still deemed as the Fuhrer. Where did the "Aryan race" come from? What were the factors that convinced Hitler that their characteristics made superior?	0

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