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Islam and African American identity were highly intertwined in the 1960-80's, especially radical activist culture. Today, Islam seems to play little role black activism. Did Islam decline in black culture, and if so, why?

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What is the history behind socialization of public roads in Western society? Were there ever any privately owned public roads, and if so what was the result?

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What was the Soviet reaction to Western rumors that UFO sightings were advanced Russian aircraft?

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Was there ANY strategic victory associated with the Vietnam War? Did it provide any actual deterrent to Soviet expansion, for example, even if greatly outweighed by the various downsides?

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Is there any reliable reduction in criminality among historically justified movements?

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In violent clashes now looked upon favorably by history, is there any reliable reduction in associated criminality?

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Were there (m)any international boycotts, either state-sponsored or civilian, of slave-made American products?

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Islam and African American identity were highly intertwined in the 1960-80's, especially radical activist culture. Today, Islam seems to play little role black activism. Did Islam decline in black culture, and if so, why?	2328
What is the history behind socialization of public roads in Western society? Were there ever any privately owned public roads, and if so what was the result?	61
What was the Soviet reaction to Western rumors that UFO sightings were advanced Russian aircraft?	14
Was there ANY strategic victory associated with the Vietnam War? Did it provide any actual deterrent to Soviet expansion, for example, even if greatly outweighed by the various downsides?	9
Is there any reliable reduction in criminality among historically justified movements?	1
In violent clashes now looked upon favorably by history, is there any reliable reduction in associated criminality?	1
Were there (m)any international boycotts, either state-sponsored or civilian, of slave-made American products?	1