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[AMA Request] Jeff Bezos, CEO of Amazon.com and new owner of The Washington Post

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

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

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

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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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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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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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Title	Upvotes	Subreddit	Mark as read	Favorited	Rating	Add to a list
[AMA Request] Jeff Bezos, CEO of Amazon.com and new owner of The Washington Post	4	IAmA
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	AskHistorians
Were any cheap dishes invented during The Great Depression that are still eaten today?	3	AskHistorians
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	AskHistorians
Are there any recorded examples of medical student syndrome or hypochondriasis afflicting medical students in other times and places?	3	AskHistorians
When and why did six feet become the standard depth at which to bury the dead?	3	AskHistorians
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	AskHistorians
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	AskHistorians
Is there any historical record of ergot being used recreationally?	2	AskHistorians
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	AskHistorians