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I assume the Allies capture millions (tens of millions?) of light weapons after WW2. What happened to them?

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Why does Boston have such a strong association with racism?

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What was Basic Military Training like in previous eras?

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There is a scene in Dracula where a large dog leaps off a ship and runs off into nearby moors. Villagers fear it will become a savage beast. The Hound of Baskerville is about a demonic hound that roams a moor. Did Stoker inspire Doyle?

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Why does France seem to have much more interest and involvement in its former colonial holdings compared to Spain?

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A question about Lincoln and the Civil War.

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What should I do with my family's confederate sword?

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The PLA fought the Sino-Vietnamese War without an official rank structure. How'd that go?

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What was life like in Europe for former slaves and their descendants after slavery was abolished there?

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How helpful was Italy to Germany in WW2?

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Title	Upvotes	Mark as read	Favorited	Rating	Add to a list
I assume the Allies capture millions (tens of millions?) of light weapons after WW2. What happened to them?	18
Why does Boston have such a strong association with racism?	15
What was Basic Military Training like in previous eras?	14
There is a scene in Dracula where a large dog leaps off a ship and runs off into nearby moors. Villagers fear it will become a savage beast. The Hound of Baskerville is about a demonic hound that roams a moor. Did Stoker inspire Doyle?	13
Why does France seem to have much more interest and involvement in its former colonial holdings compared to Spain?	13
A question about Lincoln and the Civil War.	12
What should I do with my family's confederate sword?	11
The PLA fought the Sino-Vietnamese War without an official rank structure. How'd that go?	10
What was life like in Europe for former slaves and their descendants after slavery was abolished there?	10
How helpful was Italy to Germany in WW2?	10