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How far back in history would a current high school graduate have to go to be considered a leading expert in the various scientific fields, based on today's typical high school curriculum?

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How was the concept of clockwise/counterclockwise expressed before clocks or in societies where they weren't common?

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How were large lotteries administered before the wide-spread use of computers?

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Are nation states still purchasing territories with cash (and if not, why did the practice fall out of favour)?

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How far back in history would a current high school graduate have to go to be considered a leading expert in the various scientific fields, based on today's typical high school curriculum?	358
How was the concept of clockwise/counterclockwise expressed before clocks or in societies where they weren't common?	55
How were large lotteries administered before the wide-spread use of computers?	11
Are nation states still purchasing territories with cash (and if not, why did the practice fall out of favour)?	2