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Did Frederick the Great really use reverse potato psychology on his subjects?

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I just signed a Christmas card at work calling the dove a 'universal symbol of peace'. When and why/how did the dove become a symbol of peace?

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What is the origin and meaning of the phrase "Great Father", in the context of Indigenous people referring to the American President?

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Did the Confederates celebrate Independence Day (either July 4th, or their own)? If so, how?

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Did James A. Garfield really not want to be President?

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Why do some people associate cardinals (the bird) with the presence of angels?

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How did Western Europe divide up the day before the invention of the clock?

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Why are Western musical instruments so popular in China and among Chinese-Americans?

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Title	Upvotes	Mark as read	Favorited	Rating	Add to a list
Did Frederick the Great really use reverse potato psychology on his subjects?	2096
I just signed a Christmas card at work calling the dove a 'universal symbol of peace'. When and why/how did the dove become a symbol of peace?	74
What is the origin and meaning of the phrase "Great Father", in the context of Indigenous people referring to the American President?	22
Did the Confederates celebrate Independence Day (either July 4th, or their own)? If so, how?	12
Did James A. Garfield really not want to be President?	10
Why do some people associate cardinals (the bird) with the presence of angels?	3
How did Western Europe divide up the day before the invention of the clock?	2
Why are Western musical instruments so popular in China and among Chinese-Americans?	1