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What do historians think was in the 18-minute gap on Nixon's tape of June 20, 1972?

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Why were the ancient Athenians so smart?

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I've seen WWI, in Europe at least, described as "a family quarrel" amongst the royals. Is there any evidence that those royals themselves thought of it in the same way?

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What arguments did the slaveowners of the American South use to motivate the lower classes to fight and die for their property rights?

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How has the definition of "white people" changed over time?

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What exactly would a devout Athenian of Socrates' time have believed and done?

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What do historians think was in the 18-minute gap on Nixon's tape of June 20, 1972?	260
Why were the ancient Athenians so smart?	13
I've seen WWI, in Europe at least, described as "a family quarrel" amongst the royals. Is there any evidence that those royals themselves thought of it in the same way?	9
What arguments did the slaveowners of the American South use to motivate the lower classes to fight and die for their property rights?	8
How has the definition of "white people" changed over time?	5
What exactly would a devout Athenian of Socrates' time have believed and done?	0