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How did so many people survive the Hindenburg disaster?

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What did African-Americans think of Elvis Presley?

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Is "The Star-Spangled Banner" a pro-slavery song?

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I've read that when the Ceausescus were executed in 1989, the firing squad directed many more shots at Elena than toward her husband. Is this true?

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Why did the British car industry collapse?

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Were team sports in the Soviet bloc rigged in favor of top officials' favorite clubs?

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How was the Soviet record label, Melodiya, able to release albums by Western artists?

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What were Jim Jones’ actual religious beliefs?

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In East Germany, did any veterans of the Gestapo go on to serve in the Stasi?

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What caused the decline of the MGM movie studio?

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Title	Upvotes	Mark as read	Favorited	Rating	Add to a list
How did so many people survive the Hindenburg disaster?	73
What did African-Americans think of Elvis Presley?	69
Is "The Star-Spangled Banner" a pro-slavery song?	51
I've read that when the Ceausescus were executed in 1989, the firing squad directed many more shots at Elena than toward her husband. Is this true?	44
Why did the British car industry collapse?	44
Were team sports in the Soviet bloc rigged in favor of top officials' favorite clubs?	42
How was the Soviet record label, Melodiya, able to release albums by Western artists?	35
What were Jim Jones’ actual religious beliefs?	32
In East Germany, did any veterans of the Gestapo go on to serve in the Stasi?	29
What caused the decline of the MGM movie studio?	28