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What were paper airplanes called before there were real airplanes? (i.e. untethered winged flyers, not kites or balloons)

answered Mar 20, 2021 at 1:09

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Have any kings ever been serving admirals?

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answered Mar 14, 2021 at 12:06

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Did the Byzantines ever attempt to move their capital to Rome?

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answered Sep 5, 2019 at 3:27

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What were Germany's long-term aims in World War I?

world-war-one germany

answered Jul 28, 2020 at 19:28

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Which countries (or comparable geographical units) have a lower population now than they used to at some point in history before 1950?

population depopulation

answered Mar 28, 2021 at 23:09

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Is there any example of one country devastating a third?

military cities

answered Aug 23, 2019 at 20:50

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Were there any monarchs of England or the United Kingdom who were not technically first in the line of succession?

europe political-history england monarchy political-succession

answered Nov 13, 2019 at 21:55

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What authority did the Catholic Church have over European monarchs from 900–1450?

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answered Jan 22, 2020 at 1:48

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Why did the United States not resort to nuclear weapons in Vietnam?

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answered Aug 2, 2019 at 11:00

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How can there be a "final edition" of a morning paper, in the morning?

united-states technology printing 1950s

answered Feb 17, 2020 at 17:14

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Why did the person in charge of a principality not just declare themself king?

europe

answered May 22, 2019 at 17:16

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In Dutch history two people are referred to as "William III"; are there any more cases where this happens?

netherlands kingdom

answered May 16, 2019 at 16:45

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Has an heir ever made the country believe the current ruler died in order to take over the throne?

middle-ages ancient-history early-modern rulers

answered Jun 6, 2018 at 11:58

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What was the persecuted group that was formally banned from leaving France?

france genocide

answered Jan 14, 2021 at 3:24

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Are there any examples of technologies have been lost over time?

technology

answered Jul 27, 2019 at 2:13

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Did Roman citizens vote in more than one legislative assembly?

roman-republic

answered May 29, 2019 at 1:33

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Have there been any instances of US states trading land, not related to the creation of a state?

united-states geography border

answered Aug 4, 2018 at 3:00

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Why is the leap day on February 29th?

calendar

answered Sep 25, 2018 at 0:53

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Who was the last English king whose first language was French?

england language royalty norman

answered Apr 21, 2021 at 20:51

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Have the officials/leaders of the winning country ever been punished for war crimes?

world-war-one war-crime

answered Aug 6, 2021 at 22:59

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What is the difference between the Ancient Greek religion and the Ancient Roman religion?

ancient-history ancient-rome religion ancient-greece

answered Nov 1, 2019 at 17:36

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Why did Romans use the sesterce in written monetary records when the coin itself was so rarely used?

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answered Jan 11, 2020 at 18:02

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Before Idriss Deby, who was the last head of state to be killed in combat?

combat

answered Apr 21, 2021 at 2:47

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Where is the bloodiest area with most deaths within a single day?

warfare death

answered May 9, 2019 at 1:53

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Were there any developed countries that became "undeveloped" for reasons other than war?

economy

answered May 19, 2019 at 17:25

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What is the most common calendar for pre-Julian dates?

ancient-rome time-keeping chronology

answered Jul 23, 2019 at 9:05

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What is the average travel speed for railways between European capitals in the late 19th century?

19th-century travel railroads

answered Jun 7, 2019 at 0:28

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Why was Edward I of England the first Edward?

england royalty names titles

answered Apr 19, 2021 at 22:26

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Why did the Ottomans 'never' enter wars during Napoleon's invasions?

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answered Aug 30, 2020 at 20:48

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Was it illegal to blaspheme God in Antioch in 360.-410.?

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answered Aug 29, 2019 at 20:34

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What were paper airplanes called before there were real airplanes? (i.e. untethered winged flyers, not kites or balloons)

Have any kings ever been serving admirals?

Did the Byzantines ever attempt to move their capital to Rome?

What were Germany's long-term aims in World War I?

Which countries (or comparable geographical units) have a lower population now than they used to at some point in history before 1950?

Is there any example of one country devastating a third?

Were there any monarchs of England or the United Kingdom who were not technically first in the line of succession?

What authority did the Catholic Church have over European monarchs from 900–1450?

Why did the United States not resort to nuclear weapons in Vietnam?

How can there be a "final edition" of a morning paper, in the morning?

Why did the person in charge of a principality not just declare themself king?

In Dutch history two people are referred to as "William III"; are there any more cases where this happens?

Has an heir ever made the country believe the current ruler died in order to take over the throne?

What was the persecuted group that was formally banned from leaving France?

Are there any examples of technologies have been lost over time?

Did Roman citizens vote in more than one legislative assembly?

Have there been any instances of US states trading land, not related to the creation of a state?

Why is the leap day on February 29th?

Who was the last English king whose first language was French?

Have the officials/leaders of the winning country ever been punished for war crimes?

What is the difference between the Ancient Greek religion and the Ancient Roman religion?

Why did Romans use the sesterce in written monetary records when the coin itself was so rarely used?

Before Idriss Deby, who was the last head of state to be killed in combat?

Where is the bloodiest area with most deaths within a single day?

Were there any developed countries that became "undeveloped" for reasons other than war?

What is the most common calendar for pre-Julian dates?

What is the average travel speed for railways between European capitals in the late 19th century?

Why was Edward I of England the first Edward?

Why did the Ottomans 'never' enter wars during Napoleon's invasions?

Was it illegal to blaspheme God in Antioch in 360.-410.?