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On December 8th, 1941, the US declared war on Japan. The Senate approved this 88-0. Why did 8 Senators not vote, and what were they doing instead?

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Many of the most popular accounts of Watergate are contemporaneous with the events. How, if at all, has access to new information and/or perspective changed what we know about Watergate today?

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When did various spices change from a luxury good to something you can find in nearly every home?

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What is the Queen's day-to-day life like, and how has this changed throughout history?

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On December 8th, 1941, the US declared war on Japan. The Senate approved this 88-0. Why did 8 Senators not vote, and what were they doing instead?	205
Many of the most popular accounts of Watergate are contemporaneous with the events. How, if at all, has access to new information and/or perspective changed what we know about Watergate today?	10
When did various spices change from a luxury good to something you can find in nearly every home?	6
What is the Queen's day-to-day life like, and how has this changed throughout history?	1