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When Dutch Princess Margriet was born in an Ottawa maternity ward, it was temporarily declared international territory. How did this affect any other babies in the ward at the time?

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In his 2014 commencement speech at West Point, President Obama absolved all cadets "on restriction for minor conduct offenses". Is this tradition at West Point? If so, for how long?

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Why is ramen so popular in Nigeria?

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Are there solid enough numbers to determine the most-heard voice in human history? If so, who might that be?

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Why didn't sports teams in the US develop like soccer clubs in England?

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Why were Arizona and Tampa selected for MLB expansion in 1995 and why was MLB so eager to expand so soon after the 1993 expansion?

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How did Issac Newton come up with calculus single-handedly?

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After the 21st Amendment repealed the 18th, was there any worry that others could be repealed?

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Who decided cars should have trunks, and how has that decision affected the American suburb?

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How did the media affect public opinion among the Allies in WWII?

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Title	Upvotes	Mark as read	Favorited	Rating	Add to a list
When Dutch Princess Margriet was born in an Ottawa maternity ward, it was temporarily declared international territory. How did this affect any other babies in the ward at the time?	146
In his 2014 commencement speech at West Point, President Obama absolved all cadets "on restriction for minor conduct offenses". Is this tradition at West Point? If so, for how long?	89
Why is ramen so popular in Nigeria?	6
Are there solid enough numbers to determine the most-heard voice in human history? If so, who might that be?	4
Why didn't sports teams in the US develop like soccer clubs in England?	3
Why were Arizona and Tampa selected for MLB expansion in 1995 and why was MLB so eager to expand so soon after the 1993 expansion?	2
How did Issac Newton come up with calculus single-handedly?	2
After the 21st Amendment repealed the 18th, was there any worry that others could be repealed?	1
Who decided cars should have trunks, and how has that decision affected the American suburb?	1
How did the media affect public opinion among the Allies in WWII?	1