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Where do capital letters come from? What was their original purpose?

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During periods where heavy alcohol consumption was widespread, was there more violence than during periods where drinking wasn't as common?

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When did the word "ass" start applying to people's butts instead of just to donkeys?

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Who was the most misunderstood American founding father?

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Where do capital letters come from? What was their original purpose?	166
During periods where heavy alcohol consumption was widespread, was there more violence than during periods where drinking wasn't as common?	61
When did the word "ass" start applying to people's butts instead of just to donkeys?	24
Who was the most misunderstood American founding father?	3