In Version 1 of the software, there is no way to hide either Note Pad. The next version of the software will allow you to see it just on the desktop, just on the Taskbar, or in both places. For now, you might want to set the desktop Note Pad to not be Always On Top.
This setting can be unchecked from the Note Pad Options menu. More.
I cant really gove you an answer,but what I can give you is a way to a solution, that is you have to find the anglde that you relate to or peaks your interest. A good paper is one that people get drawn into because it reaches them ln some way.As for me WW11 to me, I think of the holocaust and the effect it had on the survivors, their families and those who stood by and did nothing until it was too late.