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How was ownership determined fallowing the rash of privatization after the fall of the USSR? Who got rich and how?

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Was "What What" honestly an expression used during the time of King George? If so, what what are its origins as an expression?

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The Battle of Agincourt is over. The dead and wounded litter the field, tons of equipment is left everywhere, and countless bodies need identified. Who tackles these large logistical challenges and how?

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I have a severe disability. In what pre-enlightenment society's would I have gotten the closest semblance to community care or governmental support?

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How was the treatment/care of Concentration Camp Survivors organized? To what degree did the US military and Russian military take on the responsibility of assisting those rescued?

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What was the earliest example of the impish, lecherous dwarf trope? Did one historical work, or a collection of works shape modern preconceived notions of dwarfs?

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Historically, what would happen to those who passed gas in front of royalty?

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How did bal musette become the stereotypical "French" music to American ears?

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Did Charles Dickens really write several of his novels recovering from "posterior" surgery? If so, how was he likely treated?

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My friend Taylor claims his Dad can beat up my Dad, even though he is big and strong. Could any figure in history beat up my Dad?

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How was ownership determined fallowing the rash of privatization after the fall of the USSR? Who got rich and how?	8
Was "What What" honestly an expression used during the time of King George? If so, what what are its origins as an expression?	8
The Battle of Agincourt is over. The dead and wounded litter the field, tons of equipment is left everywhere, and countless bodies need identified. Who tackles these large logistical challenges and how?	5
I have a severe disability. In what pre-enlightenment society's would I have gotten the closest semblance to community care or governmental support?	5
How was the treatment/care of Concentration Camp Survivors organized? To what degree did the US military and Russian military take on the responsibility of assisting those rescued?	4
What was the earliest example of the impish, lecherous dwarf trope? Did one historical work, or a collection of works shape modern preconceived notions of dwarfs?	2
Historically, what would happen to those who passed gas in front of royalty?	2
How did bal musette become the stereotypical "French" music to American ears?	2
Did Charles Dickens really write several of his novels recovering from "posterior" surgery? If so, how was he likely treated?	2
My friend Taylor claims his Dad can beat up my Dad, even though he is big and strong. Could any figure in history beat up my Dad?	1