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How long has historical re-enactment been a hobby?

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At the time of the National Firearms Act of 1934 was there a strong pro Second Amendment movement opposed to “tyrannical legislation” like we see today? Or were people more accepting of it back then?

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How did soldiers in the past protect their hearing?

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The 1978 horror movie ‘Halloween’ used a modified William Shatner mask painted white with black hair as the face of the killer the shape/ Michael Myers. How did Mr.Shatner feel about his face being attached to a horror movie’s murderer?

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Was there ever a submarine versus submarine battle recorded in naval warfare?

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I’ve heard stories of Serial Killers slaying their victims during the blackouts occurring at the time of Air Raids in WW2. But were there other criminals active during the Air Raids like robbers? It seems like the perfect time to rob a home, if you don’t get hit by a bomb that is.

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How did soldiers in the past protect their hearing during battle?

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During WW2 did a US Marine fighting in the Pacific theater hear about the situation in Europe or Vice Versa?

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How was Robert Todd Lincoln’s mental health after the many tragedies and deaths he’d witnessed in his life?

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Was the WW2 American Paratrooper song “Blood on the Risers” based on a actual incident?

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Title	Upvotes	Mark as read	Favorited	Rating	Add to a list
How long has historical re-enactment been a hobby?	21
At the time of the National Firearms Act of 1934 was there a strong pro Second Amendment movement opposed to “tyrannical legislation” like we see today? Or were people more accepting of it back then?	21
How did soldiers in the past protect their hearing?	21
The 1978 horror movie ‘Halloween’ used a modified William Shatner mask painted white with black hair as the face of the killer the shape/ Michael Myers. How did Mr.Shatner feel about his face being attached to a horror movie’s murderer?	20
Was there ever a submarine versus submarine battle recorded in naval warfare?	16
I’ve heard stories of Serial Killers slaying their victims during the blackouts occurring at the time of Air Raids in WW2. But were there other criminals active during the Air Raids like robbers? It seems like the perfect time to rob a home, if you don’t get hit by a bomb that is.	15
How did soldiers in the past protect their hearing during battle?	13
During WW2 did a US Marine fighting in the Pacific theater hear about the situation in Europe or Vice Versa?	11
How was Robert Todd Lincoln’s mental health after the many tragedies and deaths he’d witnessed in his life?	9
Was the WW2 American Paratrooper song “Blood on the Risers” based on a actual incident?	9