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Does Gangs of New York accurately portray New York in the 1860s?

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What happened to slaves who went unsold in colonial America?

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What sport in its current form dates back the longest?

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What happened to slaves who went unsold?

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What was the difference between emperors/empires and kings/kingdoms?

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I am living in colonial Boston and am tarred and feathered, what is the day it happens like for me?

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How many arrows would an archer take into battle in medieval Europe?

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When and why did "doctor" become the term used specifically for MD's?

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I've heard that the American branch of the Anglican church goes by Episcopal because association with England wouldn't be poor for its popularity because of the American Revolution happening at the same time. Is this true?

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Was there a specific schedule participants in a pistol duel would follow in the last days leading up to the fight?

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Title	Upvotes	Mark as read	Favorited	Rating	Add to a list
Does Gangs of New York accurately portray New York in the 1860s?	896
What happened to slaves who went unsold in colonial America?	209
What sport in its current form dates back the longest?	80
What happened to slaves who went unsold?	54
What was the difference between emperors/empires and kings/kingdoms?	28
I am living in colonial Boston and am tarred and feathered, what is the day it happens like for me?	12
How many arrows would an archer take into battle in medieval Europe?	9
When and why did "doctor" become the term used specifically for MD's?	8
I've heard that the American branch of the Anglican church goes by Episcopal because association with England wouldn't be poor for its popularity because of the American Revolution happening at the same time. Is this true?	4
Was there a specific schedule participants in a pistol duel would follow in the last days leading up to the fight?	4