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How did Chinese immigrants to the USA in the 1800’s learn about the job opportunities? What kind of advertising was used to attract them to build railroads?

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When television shows in the 50’s show married couples sleeping in separate beds, was a that an accurate reflection of American life or an invention of television?

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So, what’s the deal with K and W re:Radio and TV stations? Why those letters? Why not L and D?

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How did Chinese immigrants to the USA in the 1800’s learn about the job opportunities? What kind of advertising was used to attract them to build railroads?	1103
When television shows in the 50’s show married couples sleeping in separate beds, was a that an accurate reflection of American life or an invention of television?	15
So, what’s the deal with K and W re:Radio and TV stations? Why those letters? Why not L and D?	8