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Why did "Warsaw" become the standard pronunciation and spelling of the Polish capital in English?

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How did Plains Indians deal with the severe weather characteristic of the region? How about those of the Southeastern US?

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What did the early European explorers make of the sheer size of the African continent?

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If Ancient Egyptians did not believe that the brain was the source of consciousness, how did they explain unconsciousness after traumatic head injuries?

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What were contemporary French opinions of the Louisiana Purchase, and how have those modified over time to the present day?

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Why did "Warsaw" become the standard pronunciation and spelling of the Polish capital in English?	32
How did Plains Indians deal with the severe weather characteristic of the region? How about those of the Southeastern US?	15
What did the early European explorers make of the sheer size of the African continent?	8
If Ancient Egyptians did not believe that the brain was the source of consciousness, how did they explain unconsciousness after traumatic head injuries?	7
What were contemporary French opinions of the Louisiana Purchase, and how have those modified over time to the present day?	4