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As a drafted soldier, am I more likely to return from war unharmed during the Civil War, WWI, WWII, Korea, or Vietnam?

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How common was it for North American Indigenous groups to maintain slaves?

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With several pundits noting that North Korea is just jostling for increased leverage and would never launch an attack, I am wondering if this was a common belief prior to the World Wars with Germany?

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Were any American Civil War veterans actively involved in World War I?

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With a lot of pundits noting that North Korea is likely just talking big, seeking leverage, and will not act, I'm curious how often people have incorrectly believed this in past conflicts that's quickly led up to significant wars?

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Did the US military deliberate target homosexual males in certain cities in World War II?

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How many Navy Seals have died under various US administrations?

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Doyle‘s The Long Story of The Short End of the Stick links the phrase to “the sh*t end”, which is attributed to the short end that is “poked up another’s rectum by..one in command of the situation”. It notes the “point in history that practice was common remains unexplained”. Do we know the context?

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As a drafted soldier, am I more likely to return from war unharmed during the Civil War, WWI, WWII, Korea, or Vietnam?	357
How common was it for North American Indigenous groups to maintain slaves?	116
With several pundits noting that North Korea is just jostling for increased leverage and would never launch an attack, I am wondering if this was a common belief prior to the World Wars with Germany?	23
Were any American Civil War veterans actively involved in World War I?	20
With a lot of pundits noting that North Korea is likely just talking big, seeking leverage, and will not act, I'm curious how often people have incorrectly believed this in past conflicts that's quickly led up to significant wars?	3
Did the US military deliberate target homosexual males in certain cities in World War II?	1
How many Navy Seals have died under various US administrations?	1
Doyle‘s The Long Story of The Short End of the Stick links the phrase to “the sh*t end”, which is attributed to the short end that is “poked up another’s rectum by..one in command of the situation”. It notes the “point in history that practice was common remains unexplained”. Do we know the context?	0