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Why was Mongolia's request to join the USSR rejected?

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Are complex financial instruments like derivatives a strictly modern phenomenon? I.e., are there examples of civilizations in other time periods with complex financial systems? Or is this strictly a byproduct/facet of modern capitalism?

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Are there any examples of revolutionary change from monarchy to another system following the (natural) death of a monarch?

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Are there examples of historical societies using "meme numbers"? NSFW

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What are some instances of a person firmly supportive of the ruling class doing a 180 and working clearly and explicitly for "the people" later in life?

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Are there any historical examples of waning regional hegemonies/superpowers purposefully and willingly transitioning to emphasizing diplomacy as military and/or economic advantages subside or are eclipsed?

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Why was Mongolia's request to join the USSR rejected?	180
Are complex financial instruments like derivatives a strictly modern phenomenon? I.e., are there examples of civilizations in other time periods with complex financial systems? Or is this strictly a byproduct/facet of modern capitalism?	71
Are there any examples of revolutionary change from monarchy to another system following the (natural) death of a monarch?	5
Are there examples of historical societies using "meme numbers"? NSFW	4
What are some instances of a person firmly supportive of the ruling class doing a 180 and working clearly and explicitly for "the people" later in life?	3
Are there any historical examples of waning regional hegemonies/superpowers purposefully and willingly transitioning to emphasizing diplomacy as military and/or economic advantages subside or are eclipsed?	1