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3rd and Final attempt at this question: How common were train robberies in the American West during the time of massive railroad expansion and how did they happen?

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When was the heyday of "Summer Camps"? What brought about their rise and fall in the American childhood experience?

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Mary Poppins and 1910's England - How common was the fear that a woman would be taken advantage of by a male friend? What were the social norms in regards to men and women having an outing together?

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How many U.S. Presidents served in another public office that they were voted into AFTER their presidency?

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When Central America broke with Mexico in 1821, how were the provincial lines (that would eventually become distinct Central American countries) drawn?

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How realistic are portrayals of Prince John as a disliked, scheming, cowardly usurper - Especially in relation to Richard the Lionheart?

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Edo Japan is often shown in media as a land of cherry blossoms and stark white winters. What clothing would the average person living in a snowy region wear, particularly on their hands and feet?

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Second try: King Richard the Lionheart was held captive in Germany as he tried to make his way home from the Crusades. How might he have been treated? What precautions were taken to ensure that his ransom arrived in one piece?

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Is there any truth to the story of a Viking called Ölvir the Baby Lover?

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King Richard the Lionheart was held captive in Germany as he tried to make his way home from the Crusades. How might he have been treated? What precautions were taken to ensure that his ransom arrived in one piece?

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3rd and Final attempt at this question: How common were train robberies in the American West during the time of massive railroad expansion and how did they happen?	1991
When was the heyday of "Summer Camps"? What brought about their rise and fall in the American childhood experience?	1305
Mary Poppins and 1910's England - How common was the fear that a woman would be taken advantage of by a male friend? What were the social norms in regards to men and women having an outing together?	454
How many U.S. Presidents served in another public office that they were voted into AFTER their presidency?	379
When Central America broke with Mexico in 1821, how were the provincial lines (that would eventually become distinct Central American countries) drawn?	318
How realistic are portrayals of Prince John as a disliked, scheming, cowardly usurper - Especially in relation to Richard the Lionheart?	236
Edo Japan is often shown in media as a land of cherry blossoms and stark white winters. What clothing would the average person living in a snowy region wear, particularly on their hands and feet?	191
Second try: King Richard the Lionheart was held captive in Germany as he tried to make his way home from the Crusades. How might he have been treated? What precautions were taken to ensure that his ransom arrived in one piece?	168
Is there any truth to the story of a Viking called Ölvir the Baby Lover?	154
King Richard the Lionheart was held captive in Germany as he tried to make his way home from the Crusades. How might he have been treated? What precautions were taken to ensure that his ransom arrived in one piece?	139