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jun 1 '12 at 15:33
What were the acceptance criteria in universities of medieval Europe?
— Squark
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may 30 '12 at 14:22
What do the modern Japanese people think about the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki?
— BROY
1,200421
may 28 '12 at 13:16
Is there a confirmed historic record of using “non-standard” live animals for military purposes?
— DVK
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may 25 '12 at 2:25
Attempts to return the War to the Souths Favor after Gettysburg
— harper89
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may 23 '12 at 11:40
How Did Moscow Become the Capital/Most Important City in Russia?
— Tom Au
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may 23 '12 at 3:25
How do Friedman and Bernanke's explanations about the causes of the Great Depression compare?
— Aarthi
1985
may 16 '12 at 11:39
Japan is known for being isolationist, so what cultivated its history of interventionism in the 20th century?
— user10037
714
may 14 '12 at 17:09
What was with the “poofy” pants found in various military uniforms?
— eidylon
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may 14 '12 at 16:54
Why do minor political parties in the US receive so few votes?
— Anixx
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may 9 '12 at 18:11
Were Shakespeare's plays written for “high culture” or “entertain the bawdy masses” during his time?
— Rory
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may 8 '12 at 16:34
Did the end of the British Raj in India create an economic loss for Britain?
— Shyam
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may 2 '12 at 20:51
What was the religion of the Arabic people before conversion to Islam?
— apoorv020
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apr 19 '12 at 18:06
Did anyone warn about the potential for stock market crashes in 1929, and if so why were their warnings ignored?
— ihtkwot♦
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apr 15 '12 at 18:38
Was the Battle of Tours really the turning point for the Umayyad expansion into Europe?
— MichaelF
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apr 2 '12 at 22:49
How did people react to Cavendish bananas when they first replaced the Gros Michel strain?
— Rose Ames
1,590727
mar 21 '12 at 3:34
Why did the Dutch, French & British acquire minor colonies in South America?
— hawbsl
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mar 17 '12 at 21:33
Is the claim that Hitler came to power democratically justified?
— Anixx
6,62111130
mar 7 '12 at 23:02
Why did Britain not purchase Alaska when Russia had it up for sale?
— canadiancreed
1,454721
mar 7 '12 at 19:45
When did the practice of formally “declaring war” cease and why?
— hawbsl
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mar 6 '12 at 1:45
Did the communication lag become a problem for the ever expanding Roman Empire?
— Hauser
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mar 1 '12 at 20:20
Which Confederate State provided the most troops in the American Civil War?
— Steven Drennon♦
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feb 24 '12 at 14:49
Are there any records that indicate a submarine vs submarine battle?
— Sardathrion
3,728432
feb 24 '12 at 12:58
Why did the Western Roman Empire collapse but not the Eastern Roman Empire?
— mzuba
637511
feb 20 '12 at 7:47
What was the life expectancy of an ancient roman child and adult?
— Hauser
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feb 19 '12 at 0:55
What factors permitted Buddhism to be successful in Japan but Christianity less so?
— Chris Bunch
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feb 9 '12 at 21:33
How did people travel to remote islands like Easter Island?
— Harley Holcombe
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feb 8 '12 at 23:30
Has a foreign power ever sought to compel another country to abide by international law by means of that country's internal judiciary?
— Anixx
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feb 8 '12 at 10:46
What courses would have been required to get a B.A. in America in the 1930s?
— Rose Ames
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feb 4 '12 at 18:55
Has there ever been a serious effort to reform the US Electoral College system?
— Bill Nace
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jan 31 '12 at 16:00
What was Libya's form of direct democracy (Jamahiria) like in practice?
— Andrew Vit
1685
jan 29 '12 at 6:32
Were there any well known royal dynasties that did not in some way cite religious mandate for their rule?
— DVK
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