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What actually is the origin of the "half your age plus seven" rule?

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When I was learning about the American Civil War, it was mentioned that Lincoln was a Republican while Johnson was a Democrat. Now, VPs are of the same party as the president. Were the two usually from different partiesat the time? If so, why did it change? If not, was it commented on at the time?

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In pop science books, moths during industrialisation are often used as an example of evolution in action. Was this written about or discussed at the time? If not, how do we know they changed in colour? If so, what was the response from the creationist clergy?

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Was Robin Hood ever a popular tale in England? Who among? What was the response of lords and barons to a tale about someone who hates the rich?

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[Ships and Shipping] Britain's Navy was held in particularly high-regard throughout history. Why, and what about Britain made such a powerful navy possible?

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I'm an early 18th century sailor looking to make it big as a pirate. What sort of crew would I need, and where would I find them?

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Was the phrase "All roads lead to Rome" ever true? If so, when did this first cease to be the case?

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How was society classed throughout the English Civil War and Commonwealth, and what were their experiences of the period?

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How did piracy of the 17th-18th century... work? Was it the more dramatic type seen in modern-day works of fiction, with sword-fights and walk-the-plank? How much of the modern perception of piracy was overplayed for Hollywood?

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What access did the USSR, and in particular East Germany, have to Western technology?

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What actually is the origin of the "half your age plus seven" rule?	393
When I was learning about the American Civil War, it was mentioned that Lincoln was a Republican while Johnson was a Democrat. Now, VPs are of the same party as the president. Were the two usually from different partiesat the time? If so, why did it change? If not, was it commented on at the time?	21
In pop science books, moths during industrialisation are often used as an example of evolution in action. Was this written about or discussed at the time? If not, how do we know they changed in colour? If so, what was the response from the creationist clergy?	9
Was Robin Hood ever a popular tale in England? Who among? What was the response of lords and barons to a tale about someone who hates the rich?	9
[Ships and Shipping] Britain's Navy was held in particularly high-regard throughout history. Why, and what about Britain made such a powerful navy possible?	6
I'm an early 18th century sailor looking to make it big as a pirate. What sort of crew would I need, and where would I find them?	3
Was the phrase "All roads lead to Rome" ever true? If so, when did this first cease to be the case?	2
How was society classed throughout the English Civil War and Commonwealth, and what were their experiences of the period?	1
How did piracy of the 17th-18th century... work? Was it the more dramatic type seen in modern-day works of fiction, with sword-fights and walk-the-plank? How much of the modern perception of piracy was overplayed for Hollywood?	1
What access did the USSR, and in particular East Germany, have to Western technology?	1