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In 1971, referendums in Egypt, Syria, and Libya were held on the unification of the three countries. All referendums passed with over 96% approval. I assume that they were fixed, but is the necessarily the case? Was the really a common fervor for unification in those areas at the time?
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In school as a kid, I was told the War of 1812 happened partially because Britain tried to reconquer the USA. Is there any truth to this? If not, where did that legend come from?
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