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In the early 1900s, cocaine and alcohol were both marketed as medicinal remedies. Was this a genuine belief, or a “wink and nod” situation?

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A popular conspiracy theory says that the 1969 moon landing wasn’t real. Was this theory prevalent at the time the landing happened? If not, when and how did it gain traction?

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How did vanilla become the standard flavor for ice cream?

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In “Phaedrus,” Plato appears to discredit the idea of communicating through writing. How does this fit with his voluminous written works?

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Shakespeare’s plays include a lot of controversial and anti-religious topics like suicide and pre-marital sex. How did he manage to avoid public disdain or even prosecution in his era?

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Despite the efforts (lies) of tobacco companies, did the average American in the 1950s have some idea that cigarettes were harmful?

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How did Transubstantiation (the transformation of bread and wine into the body and blood of Christ during Mass) become an accepted component of Catholicism?

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John F. Kennedy’s assassination is the source of some popular conspiracy theories. How soon after his death did these rumors begin?

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How did “mom” and “dad” become the standard terms for parents in America?

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Why does U.S. History seem to have such distinct cultural shifts from decade to decade? The 60s, 70s, 80s, and 90s seem radically different for the same country.

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In the early 1900s, cocaine and alcohol were both marketed as medicinal remedies. Was this a genuine belief, or a “wink and nod” situation?	314
A popular conspiracy theory says that the 1969 moon landing wasn’t real. Was this theory prevalent at the time the landing happened? If not, when and how did it gain traction?	258
How did vanilla become the standard flavor for ice cream?	155
In “Phaedrus,” Plato appears to discredit the idea of communicating through writing. How does this fit with his voluminous written works?	69
Shakespeare’s plays include a lot of controversial and anti-religious topics like suicide and pre-marital sex. How did he manage to avoid public disdain or even prosecution in his era?	51
Despite the efforts (lies) of tobacco companies, did the average American in the 1950s have some idea that cigarettes were harmful?	33
How did Transubstantiation (the transformation of bread and wine into the body and blood of Christ during Mass) become an accepted component of Catholicism?	26
John F. Kennedy’s assassination is the source of some popular conspiracy theories. How soon after his death did these rumors begin?	22
How did “mom” and “dad” become the standard terms for parents in America?	7
Why does U.S. History seem to have such distinct cultural shifts from decade to decade? The 60s, 70s, 80s, and 90s seem radically different for the same country.	3