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The standard duration of a pop song is about three minutes. Was it always this way? Why weren't songs longer or shorter?

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What are the historical origins of the principle that defendants do not have to testify against themselves in criminal trials?

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When and why did women start wearing brassieres?

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Was the United States Olympic team racially segregated in the early 20th century? If so, when and how was it desegregated?

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Is there any Muslim tradition of antinomianism?

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Title	Upvotes	Mark as read	Favorited	Rating	Add to a list
The standard duration of a pop song is about three minutes. Was it always this way? Why weren't songs longer or shorter?	207
What are the historical origins of the principle that defendants do not have to testify against themselves in criminal trials?	42
When and why did women start wearing brassieres?	6
Was the United States Olympic team racially segregated in the early 20th century? If so, when and how was it desegregated?	4
Is there any Muslim tradition of antinomianism?	1