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Why do WWII era soldiers have mesh around their helmets?

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Why are theater seats traditionally red?

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What main topics would be covered in a typical elementary history class in year 1900. (In the United States)

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What are some early forms of locking mechanisms? What would be locked up?

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At what point in history did border security specifically combating immigration arise?

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When did public transportation first begin appearing? What was it like?

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Someone today claimed that the Nazis made many advancements in medicine and learned a lot about the human body through inhumane experiments in concentration camps. Is there any truth to this?

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Were there "ancient" drug lords?

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Any famous historical figures go from rags to riches and then back to rags?

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When and how did flying flags at half mast to honor someone's passing originate?

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Title	Upvotes	Mark as read	Favorited	Rating	Add to a list
Why do WWII era soldiers have mesh around their helmets?	419
Why are theater seats traditionally red?	110
What main topics would be covered in a typical elementary history class in year 1900. (In the United States)	19
What are some early forms of locking mechanisms? What would be locked up?	14
At what point in history did border security specifically combating immigration arise?	12
When did public transportation first begin appearing? What was it like?	9
Someone today claimed that the Nazis made many advancements in medicine and learned a lot about the human body through inhumane experiments in concentration camps. Is there any truth to this?	7
Were there "ancient" drug lords?	3
Any famous historical figures go from rags to riches and then back to rags?	0
When and how did flying flags at half mast to honor someone's passing originate?	0