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What were the smells and colors of low-income residential areas in 13th century London?

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When troops returned home from WWII, what were the macro-psychological effects on the fabric of society?

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What parts of the original Bible have been lost in translation?

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During the California Gold Rush, did the killings of Native Americans in Northern California (specifically the Ohlone people) approach genocidal proportions?

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I’ve heard that in WWII, there was an experimental bomb that used a cat as a guidance system. The logic supposedly was that cats hate water, so if you drop them in the ocean they will head to the nearest ship. Is there any actual truth to this anecdote?

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When did celebrating New Years at exactly midnight become a thing, and what technological and social drivers, if any, were responsible for this change?

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How difficult was it for NASA to develop the camera and transmission system to broadcast Neil Armstrong’s “one small step” live?

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How did sports teams in regional leagues travel to play each other in the era before motorized transport?

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How much did African American traditions and musicians influence popular American music? And how much of that influence was suppressed because of its origins?

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What were the smells and colors of low-income residential areas in 13th century London?	1
When troops returned home from WWII, what were the macro-psychological effects on the fabric of society?	1
What parts of the original Bible have been lost in translation?	1
During the California Gold Rush, did the killings of Native Americans in Northern California (specifically the Ohlone people) approach genocidal proportions?	1
I’ve heard that in WWII, there was an experimental bomb that used a cat as a guidance system. The logic supposedly was that cats hate water, so if you drop them in the ocean they will head to the nearest ship. Is there any actual truth to this anecdote?	1
When did celebrating New Years at exactly midnight become a thing, and what technological and social drivers, if any, were responsible for this change?	1
How difficult was it for NASA to develop the camera and transmission system to broadcast Neil Armstrong’s “one small step” live?	1
How did sports teams in regional leagues travel to play each other in the era before motorized transport?	1
How much did African American traditions and musicians influence popular American music? And how much of that influence was suppressed because of its origins?	0