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Common portrayals of WW2 is that of people fighting against a common enemy while that of WW1 is about how it changed the world forever. So how come that WW1 had as much influence as WW2, does not get that much attention as the latter and how come they generally get different portrayals?	4
Modern media portrayals of Nazi Germany's military during WW2 is that of an effective military force with high calibre and co-ordination. But judging by its failures of the Eastern Front and in the later years of the war, this may not be the case. So how accurate is this portrayal?	4
Early firearms were not as accurate when compared to modern firearms and were time-consuming to load and reload. So how did the firearm become more common use and replaced the bow and arrow considering that the latter required professional training and was more lethal and accurate?	4
Fictional experimental versions of Nazi Germany's military force is a popular trope in modern media such as Nazi experiments, experimental weapons and seeking of occult objects or powers to bolster their forces. Despite this fiction, were these inspired by actual historical versions of Nazi Germany?	4
What are the historical origins and the cultural reasonings behind the pattern where left-handedness was stigmatised and associated with negative things such as Satanism and criminal intent?	4
How come most countries in Africa, Asia and the Middle East often had long histories of civil wars or even wars against each other?	3
What is the reason why Queen Elizabeth I did not marry or have children?	3
People like Cyrus the Great and Marcus Aurelius are often revered as highly benevolent and competent leaders. While there were many other leaders are revered for their actions and skills like Napoleon or Alexander, most leaders are often portrayed in a bad light. So were there any "good" leaders?	3
How come the Medieval Ages are full of wars?	3
How do historians cope with competition?	3

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