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How did the British Empire grow to such a large size, then shrink/fall apart so quickly?

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When did Americans gain the reputation for being lazy?

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Why was Germany so far ahead technologically prior and during World War II?

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How did trade route cities profit on being on the route?

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What effect did Eugenics policies have on their respective countries?

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How did/do South Koreans and Chinese view the series MASH?

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I've heard that Kabuki has strict rules regarding no women being allowed to act in it. Is this true, and has this always been so? If so, why is it required to have men act as females, when it would be much simpler to have women act female parts?

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During the Revolutionary War, did Britain try and coerce or deal with individual colonies to break away from the union? If so, what and how did they do it, and why weren't they successful?

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How common is it for enemy nations to become close allies?

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What were the reactions and perceptions of new allied technology by the axis?

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Title	Upvotes	Mark as read	Favorited	Rating	Add to a list
How did the British Empire grow to such a large size, then shrink/fall apart so quickly?	25
When did Americans gain the reputation for being lazy?	12
Why was Germany so far ahead technologically prior and during World War II?	12
How did trade route cities profit on being on the route?	9
What effect did Eugenics policies have on their respective countries?	8
How did/do South Koreans and Chinese view the series MASH?	8
I've heard that Kabuki has strict rules regarding no women being allowed to act in it. Is this true, and has this always been so? If so, why is it required to have men act as females, when it would be much simpler to have women act female parts?	6
During the Revolutionary War, did Britain try and coerce or deal with individual colonies to break away from the union? If so, what and how did they do it, and why weren't they successful?	6
How common is it for enemy nations to become close allies?	5
What were the reactions and perceptions of new allied technology by the axis?	5