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I was taught that General MacArthur wanted to nuke China in retaliation for their involvement in the Korean War. His plan was to nuke their 12 largest cities. When he was deposed, he ran for President to try and authorize the actions himseld. How much of that story is true?

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Kikkoman Soy Sauce claims "over 300 years of excellence" on its product labels. Does that put it in competition as the oldest brand still made today?

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Where did the concept of the "lone wolf" come from?

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How did the Tobacco industry come to be so reviled, while alcohol has remained unchallenged since prohibition failed?

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Presidential term limits didn't officially come into play until after FDR. Why is it that no president ever served a third term prior to his presidency?

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When did soda pop come into existence? Was it similar to today's product, and if not, what differences were there?

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I was taught that General MacArthur wanted to nuke China in retaliation for their involvement in the Korean War. His plan was to nuke their 12 largest cities. When he was deposed, he ran for President to try and authorize the actions himseld. How much of that story is true?	206
Kikkoman Soy Sauce claims "over 300 years of excellence" on its product labels. Does that put it in competition as the oldest brand still made today?	83
Where did the concept of the "lone wolf" come from?	13
How did the Tobacco industry come to be so reviled, while alcohol has remained unchallenged since prohibition failed?	2
Presidential term limits didn't officially come into play until after FDR. Why is it that no president ever served a third term prior to his presidency?	1
When did soda pop come into existence? Was it similar to today's product, and if not, what differences were there?	1