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In the 1920s, what did people feel nostalgia towards?

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How long after JFK was assassinated was Jackie Kennedy forced to move out of the White a house?

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Why was Lyndon B Johnson so quick to push the Civil Rights Act? Was it a personal goal of his to eradicate segregation in the US prior to succeeding Kennedy?

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When did people start keeping track of/celebrating birthdays?

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Could the United States have cited the Monroe Doctrine during the Falklands war?

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Why was the U.S. flying over Cuba when they noticed nuclear missiles there prompting the Cuban Missile Crisis?

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How did most early civilizations end up with the same bow and arrow?

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Before nail clippers were invented, were people's toe nails really long and disgusting?

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Why were there designated flag holders that charged into American Civil War battles?

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Title	Upvotes	Mark as read	Favorited	Rating	Add to a list
In the 1920s, what did people feel nostalgia towards?	137
How long after JFK was assassinated was Jackie Kennedy forced to move out of the White a house?	15
Why was Lyndon B Johnson so quick to push the Civil Rights Act? Was it a personal goal of his to eradicate segregation in the US prior to succeeding Kennedy?	15
When did people start keeping track of/celebrating birthdays?	5
Could the United States have cited the Monroe Doctrine during the Falklands war?	4
Why was the U.S. flying over Cuba when they noticed nuclear missiles there prompting the Cuban Missile Crisis?	3
How did most early civilizations end up with the same bow and arrow?	2
Before nail clippers were invented, were people's toe nails really long and disgusting?	0
Why were there designated flag holders that charged into American Civil War battles?	0