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Did the Turkey come within one vote of being the national bird?

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Why did Manhattan become so valuable and powerful, while cities on the Jersey side of the river remain relatively unimportant?

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In the TV series "The Americans", KGB agents suspect a coup is being attempted by Sec. of State Haig. Is there a factual basis to this?

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How did Hitler view the Irish? Did he share the anti-Irish sentiment of the English?

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Why did Russia fail to build castles comparable to the West?

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Why was Crimea transferred from Russia to Ukraine?

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Title	Upvotes	Mark as read	Favorited	Rating	Add to a list
Did the Turkey come within one vote of being the national bird?	389
Why did Manhattan become so valuable and powerful, while cities on the Jersey side of the river remain relatively unimportant?	199
In the TV series "The Americans", KGB agents suspect a coup is being attempted by Sec. of State Haig. Is there a factual basis to this?	8
How did Hitler view the Irish? Did he share the anti-Irish sentiment of the English?	7
Why did Russia fail to build castles comparable to the West?	1
Why was Crimea transferred from Russia to Ukraine?	1