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Did the anti Prohibition campaigners use similar tactics and arguments to the marijuana legalization campaigns are using today?

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How strong was the Mexican military pre WWI?

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During WWII why didn't the allies try to attack Japan through Russia?

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Was there a huge increase in jail population during prohibition?

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Was matchmaking a real job in 'the old country'?

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Is it true the CIA tried lots of whacky ideas to try to kill Castro? Why didn't they try something more direct?

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I've seen tons of pictures of foreign heads of state inspecting troops on foreign visits have they ever pointed out flaws in the troops or has some other diplomatic mishap occurred?

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How would a college class be different in 1800 compared to 1900 or today?

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Bow and arrow vs early gun again, but this time with a twist

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Did the Soviet Union reinforce the pavement near Red Square?

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Title	Upvotes	Mark as read	Favorited	Rating	Add to a list
Did the anti Prohibition campaigners use similar tactics and arguments to the marijuana legalization campaigns are using today?	105
How strong was the Mexican military pre WWI?	93
During WWII why didn't the allies try to attack Japan through Russia?	89
Was there a huge increase in jail population during prohibition?	73
Was matchmaking a real job in 'the old country'?	73
Is it true the CIA tried lots of whacky ideas to try to kill Castro? Why didn't they try something more direct?	72
I've seen tons of pictures of foreign heads of state inspecting troops on foreign visits have they ever pointed out flaws in the troops or has some other diplomatic mishap occurred?	66
How would a college class be different in 1800 compared to 1900 or today?	64
Bow and arrow vs early gun again, but this time with a twist	59
Did the Soviet Union reinforce the pavement near Red Square?	50