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Rincewind42
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I am an English teacher, born in Scotland but I have been living in China since 2006. In my spare time I build websites and write articles about China. I am also a keen travel photographer and contributor to Getty Images stock library.

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Why did Canada not join the American Revolution?
Oct 22, 2011
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Are there confirmed cases where a country changed its language without being conquered?
Oct 25, 2011
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Why did Hitler attack the Soviet Union when he was still busy fighting the United Kingdom?
Oct 12, 2011
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Are modern handguns a major reason for democratization?
Oct 24, 2011
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How did a besieged city/castle defend itself vs. catapulting diseased dead bodies into it?
Oct 17, 2011
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WWI trench tactics using shields?
Dec 20, 2011
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Great Wall of China Controversy
Jun 27, 2013
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Since the inception of the United States, has the term "America" ever referred to something more than simply "the United States"?
Mar 15, 2012
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Were there originally seats in the elevators in the Eiffel Tower?
Oct 12, 2011
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Is there any historical evidence of boiling oil being poured on attackers?
Oct 22, 2011
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Booking travel tickets for visa without paying?
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The Great Wall of China: Where should I start a visit?
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What is the longest passenger flight (with a flight number) in the world?
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How to explain accent variations to students
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Do you need to "wash, rinse and repeat"?