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How did “Made in Japan” go from having a reputation of poor quality in the 70s to being one of the world’s leaders in both quality and innovation?

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Is there any historicity to the trope of a “booby trapped dungeon” as you see in Hollywood? What are its origins?

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Before the 5 day work week was introduced, how did a typical week look in western civilization?

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After a crushing defeat in France, why did the U.K. not negotiate peace with the Nazis after Paris fell (as Hitler expected)?

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What was commoner/peasant music like in Europe during the 18th century?

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The sect of Buddhism that the Dalai Lama is a part of is relatively new. Before the Chinese invasion of Tibet and the current Lama became an international symbol, was the role “Dalai Lama” really well known globally?

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During the tenure of great composers like Mozart, Bach & Beethoven, would it be common to hear their music played outside their country or did music spread slower?

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Was there any controversy with American Presidents meeting Emperor Hirohito as a cordial meeting? Especially President Ford who had fought in the South Pacific?

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Why did Queen Victoria never go by Empress Victoria when she had numerous domains?

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How did Genghis Khan maintain his supply chain of provisions across the steppes?

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Title	Upvotes	Mark as read	Favorited	Rating	Add to a list
How did “Made in Japan” go from having a reputation of poor quality in the 70s to being one of the world’s leaders in both quality and innovation?	10
Is there any historicity to the trope of a “booby trapped dungeon” as you see in Hollywood? What are its origins?	9
Before the 5 day work week was introduced, how did a typical week look in western civilization?	8
After a crushing defeat in France, why did the U.K. not negotiate peace with the Nazis after Paris fell (as Hitler expected)?	8
What was commoner/peasant music like in Europe during the 18th century?	7
The sect of Buddhism that the Dalai Lama is a part of is relatively new. Before the Chinese invasion of Tibet and the current Lama became an international symbol, was the role “Dalai Lama” really well known globally?	7
During the tenure of great composers like Mozart, Bach & Beethoven, would it be common to hear their music played outside their country or did music spread slower?	6
Was there any controversy with American Presidents meeting Emperor Hirohito as a cordial meeting? Especially President Ford who had fought in the South Pacific?	4
Why did Queen Victoria never go by Empress Victoria when she had numerous domains?	3
How did Genghis Khan maintain his supply chain of provisions across the steppes?	3