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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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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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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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I am looking to study the evolutionary process in depth in order to better create my own species for a work of fiction. What are the best, most detailed resources available?

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How rapidly could evolution occur given optimun circunstances?

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IAmA 23 year old American who has never smoked, drank alcohol, used drugs, or had sex. AMA

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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	AskHistorians
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	AskHistorians
Where did the concept of the "lone wolf" come from?	13	AskHistorians
How did the Tobacco industry come to be so reviled, while alcohol has remained unchallenged since prohibition failed?	2	AskHistorians
When did soda pop come into existence? Was it similar to today's product, and if not, what differences were there?	1	AskHistorians
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	AskHistorians
I am looking to study the evolutionary process in depth in order to better create my own species for a work of fiction. What are the best, most detailed resources available?	1	askscience
How rapidly could evolution occur given optimun circunstances?	1	askscience
IAmA 23 year old American who has never smoked, drank alcohol, used drugs, or had sex. AMA	0	IAmA