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Is it true that "Traditional Chinese Medicine" was promoted by the Mao regime to compensate for their self-imposed brain-drain(/cull)? If so, how did they do it and was there any larger context? Either way, how did "Traditional Chinese Medicine" become commoditized in America?

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"1984," "Animal Farm," and "Fahrenheit 451" were all published in living memory: How did they become emblematic of American high school English class so quickly?

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How much did war horses cost in 10th Century England? When did coconuts become less expensive than war horses? What changes in the processes of importing coconuts and breeding war horses allowed that to happen?

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Why does the US Constitution's 13th amendment specifically allow prison labor? Was there any fear that this would lead to the continued de facto slavery that resulted?

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What's the earliest period in which an English king could surely obtain a coconut?

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The F-15 remains a highly desirable fighter aircraft, despite being a 50 year old design. Why weren't its capabilities included in subsequent 20th century NATO aircraft?

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Why would baccarat be James Bond's preferred casino game? My understanding is that it has a low house edge but also no skill component.

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Why does the US Constitution's 13th amendment specifically allow prison labor? Was there any fear that this would lead to the continued de facto slavery that resulted?

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For those of you who use newspapers as sources, how do you determine if news stories are accurate?

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Belgium legalised same-sex sex in 1795. Why? Was 18th cen. Belgium friendly towards homosexuals?

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Is it true that "Traditional Chinese Medicine" was promoted by the Mao regime to compensate for their self-imposed brain-drain(/cull)? If so, how did they do it and was there any larger context? Either way, how did "Traditional Chinese Medicine" become commoditized in America?	2912
"1984," "Animal Farm," and "Fahrenheit 451" were all published in living memory: How did they become emblematic of American high school English class so quickly?	981
How much did war horses cost in 10th Century England? When did coconuts become less expensive than war horses? What changes in the processes of importing coconuts and breeding war horses allowed that to happen?	751
Why does the US Constitution's 13th amendment specifically allow prison labor? Was there any fear that this would lead to the continued de facto slavery that resulted?	307
What's the earliest period in which an English king could surely obtain a coconut?	251
The F-15 remains a highly desirable fighter aircraft, despite being a 50 year old design. Why weren't its capabilities included in subsequent 20th century NATO aircraft?	248
Why would baccarat be James Bond's preferred casino game? My understanding is that it has a low house edge but also no skill component.	127
Why does the US Constitution's 13th amendment specifically allow prison labor? Was there any fear that this would lead to the continued de facto slavery that resulted?	109
For those of you who use newspapers as sources, how do you determine if news stories are accurate?	82
Belgium legalised same-sex sex in 1795. Why? Was 18th cen. Belgium friendly towards homosexuals?	74