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What led to suicide being seen as honourable in eastern countries (particularly Japan), and why is it dishonourable in western cultures?

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Why and when did the police introduce ranks similar to the military?

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How did owner's rights work in the medieval (european) world? How were they enforced?

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Why is a 'coregency' different from a King marrying a princess?

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Are there any times in history where the fate of the world (or a very large group of people) was on a single person or a few people's shoulders?

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Were there other languages in history that were so common and widely used (like English*) that it seemed like everyone would end up speaking it? If so, what happened that made hindered it?

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Title	Upvotes	Mark as read	Favorited	Rating	Add to a list
What led to suicide being seen as honourable in eastern countries (particularly Japan), and why is it dishonourable in western cultures?	225
Why and when did the police introduce ranks similar to the military?	14
How did owner's rights work in the medieval (european) world? How were they enforced?	5
Why is a 'coregency' different from a King marrying a princess?	3
Are there any times in history where the fate of the world (or a very large group of people) was on a single person or a few people's shoulders?	1
Were there other languages in history that were so common and widely used (like English*) that it seemed like everyone would end up speaking it? If so, what happened that made hindered it?	1