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Why did Russia allow Finland to get free in 1917 (6.12) without much resistance?
I've asked this as a broader question twice before (here and here) without getting a response. I'll attempt to narrow the question for the purposes of this thread, though if the mods think this is still too broad, I'm happy to make a new standalone question
Do we have good numbers of how many men enlisted in the US armed forces at the order of a judge, or as an alternative to punishment given by a judge? Is there any good reading on the subject?
What are the rules on using old family journals as a source in a more comprehensive post, i.e. as a complementary source or for quotes?
When did we first start becoming aware of the basics of fitness? For example, when did we realize stretching was important? When did we realize hard work would grow muscles and increase stamina?
I asked earlier about conducting an interview for some historical info. My short question is "what do I do with it once I've recorded it and written it down?" as in, do I just leave it in a drawer or can I donate it somewhere or what?