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What are the origins of the pop culture trope of the villain who is TRYING TO TAKE OVER THE WORLD? When did it become a cliche?

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When creating a new broadcast medium (radio, TV, and then color TV) how did they solve the chicken-and-the-egg problem of nobody will want to broadcast unless there's an audience, but nobody will want to buy a device unless there are broadcasters?

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In popular culture, the Eastern bloc was portrayed as using performance enhancing drugs more than their Western rivals. Was this the case?

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How far back does crossing one's fingers for good luck go, and what's the origin?

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What's the history of serial numbers and identification numbers and unique number codes?

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It seems like the Indian Removal Act was recognized as evil by a substantial segment of American society even at the time. Did its supporters have any justification for it beyond "might makes right"?

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In 1993's political status referendum in Puerto Rico, a plurality voted for commonwealth status over statehood and independence. In '98, a bare majority voted for "none of the above" rather than commonwealth status, independence, free association, or statehood. What were the arguments on each side?

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What would the medical facilities on a naval vessel during WWII be like?

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Could someone discuss the details of female roles in Elizabethan theater and the transition to women playing women?

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Do we know if there were any changes in ancient Greek cuisine in the centuries after the death of Alexander the Great that resulted from his conquests?

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What are the origins of the pop culture trope of the villain who is TRYING TO TAKE OVER THE WORLD? When did it become a cliche?	8
When creating a new broadcast medium (radio, TV, and then color TV) how did they solve the chicken-and-the-egg problem of nobody will want to broadcast unless there's an audience, but nobody will want to buy a device unless there are broadcasters?	8
In popular culture, the Eastern bloc was portrayed as using performance enhancing drugs more than their Western rivals. Was this the case?	8
How far back does crossing one's fingers for good luck go, and what's the origin?	8
What's the history of serial numbers and identification numbers and unique number codes?	8
It seems like the Indian Removal Act was recognized as evil by a substantial segment of American society even at the time. Did its supporters have any justification for it beyond "might makes right"?	8
In 1993's political status referendum in Puerto Rico, a plurality voted for commonwealth status over statehood and independence. In '98, a bare majority voted for "none of the above" rather than commonwealth status, independence, free association, or statehood. What were the arguments on each side?	7
What would the medical facilities on a naval vessel during WWII be like?	7
Could someone discuss the details of female roles in Elizabethan theater and the transition to women playing women?	7
Do we know if there were any changes in ancient Greek cuisine in the centuries after the death of Alexander the Great that resulted from his conquests?	7