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Evil Washing Machine
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I ask a lot of stupid questions because I feel that ignorance and misinformation is worse than appearing smart (of which I'm not anyway).

Fresh faced graduate working in an investment bank

Somewhat Competent in Java, VBA, JS, SQL

Trying to learn C++ and C#, reading stack overflow kinda helps!

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Why did archery not make a comeback when armor was phased out in the 18th century?
Sep 23, 2014
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Why did Europe not see Roman-era numbers of men participating in battles until the 17th century?
Jan 25, 2015
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How did Nazi Germany produce such an impressive portfolio of officers for WW2?
Aug 6, 2013
29
Why was PTSD not written about as much before the 20th century?
Feb 8, 2015
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How true is the statement "Soviet troops got into Berlin riding American trucks, walking in American boots and using American trains"?
Jun 13, 2013
27
How did the gold of the new world cause the Spanish Empire to collapse?
Jun 14, 2013
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How close was the Soviet Union to collapsing during WW2?
Aug 6, 2013
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What is the historical evidence behind the claim that the Soviets perpetrated mass rapes during their occupation of Germany?
Aug 6, 2013
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What are the main reasons historians give for the Soviet Union's collapse?
Mar 26, 2014
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Why and how were east Brandenburg, Pomerania and Silesia taken away from Germany after WW2?
Aug 2, 2013

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Is it generally unacceptable to become close friends with colleagues?
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Is it possible for an SU-25 to fly high enough to shoot down a Boeing 777?
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When should I include information in my resume to indicate I have a high IQ?
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Why does the United States still keep substantial numbers of soldiers in Europe?
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