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The documentary "Los Angeles Plays Itself" (2003) suggests that TV shows like Adam-12 and Dragnet were produced in collaboration with the LAPD to help them reform their image after the Watts riots. Is this true?

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When and why did six feet become the standard depth at which to bury the dead?

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When Black History Month was officially recognized by the US Government in 1976, did anybody complain that it was assigned to the shortest month?

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Were any cheap dishes invented during The Great Depression that are still eaten today?

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I've often heard people say "even Hitler was nice to his dogs," when they want to suggest that there's some good in everyone. Is there any truth to this cliche? Was Hitler an animal lover?

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Are there any recorded examples of medical student syndrome or hypochondriasis afflicting medical students in other times and places?

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In recent times, much has been said about the negative impact of 24 hour news cycles. Were any negative impacts predicted back when CNN first launched in 1980?

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James Baldwin suggested that "Brown vs. Board of Education" was motivated by a Cold War desire to woo newly-independent African countries. What do current historians think of this idea?

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Is there any historical record of ergot being used recreationally?

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When did butlers change from being servants in charge of wine to all around personal attendants?

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The documentary "Los Angeles Plays Itself" (2003) suggests that TV shows like Adam-12 and Dragnet were produced in collaboration with the LAPD to help them reform their image after the Watts riots. Is this true?	4
When and why did six feet become the standard depth at which to bury the dead?	3
When Black History Month was officially recognized by the US Government in 1976, did anybody complain that it was assigned to the shortest month?	3
Were any cheap dishes invented during The Great Depression that are still eaten today?	3
I've often heard people say "even Hitler was nice to his dogs," when they want to suggest that there's some good in everyone. Is there any truth to this cliche? Was Hitler an animal lover?	3
Are there any recorded examples of medical student syndrome or hypochondriasis afflicting medical students in other times and places?	3
In recent times, much has been said about the negative impact of 24 hour news cycles. Were any negative impacts predicted back when CNN first launched in 1980?	2
James Baldwin suggested that "Brown vs. Board of Education" was motivated by a Cold War desire to woo newly-independent African countries. What do current historians think of this idea?	2
Is there any historical record of ergot being used recreationally?	2
When did butlers change from being servants in charge of wine to all around personal attendants?	1