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Was George Washington actually offered to be made "King of The United States" by his Generals after the Revolution, and/or by King George III during the Revolution (in return for quelling the rebellion)?

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What are good books on the original World Trade Center before 9/11?

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Is getting a bachelors, masters, and PhD in history worth the time and money it takes?

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In the immediate aftermath of 9/11, was there any consideration by the Federal Government to use nuclear weapons or other WMDs in retaliation against Afghanistan/al-Qaeda?

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When the modern state of Israel was being established, was there any serious discussion in establishing some kind of constitutional monarchy?

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What are the greatest last-minute comebacks or rescues in military history?

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When was the last time that a Vice President of The United States cast a tie-breaking vote in the Senate which was against his own party (or a total surprise)?

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According to Encyclopedia Britanica, "[The Liberty Bell] was cast in London by the Whitechapel Bell Foundry, purchased for about £100, and delivered in August 1752." After 450 years of making bells, Whitechapel closed in 2017. Does the original cast of the Liberty Bell still exist?

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Today Egypt is a predominantly Muslim country. However, much of ancient Egypt that we romanticize today was dominated by people who believed in a variety of gods. Is belief in the "old gods" totally wiped out there, or is there still folk traditions (as in Scandinavia) or even believers left over?

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Why did divorce become such a large issue, especially through the turn of this century?

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Was George Washington actually offered to be made "King of The United States" by his Generals after the Revolution, and/or by King George III during the Revolution (in return for quelling the rebellion)?	5
What are good books on the original World Trade Center before 9/11?	4
Is getting a bachelors, masters, and PhD in history worth the time and money it takes?	2
In the immediate aftermath of 9/11, was there any consideration by the Federal Government to use nuclear weapons or other WMDs in retaliation against Afghanistan/al-Qaeda?	1
When the modern state of Israel was being established, was there any serious discussion in establishing some kind of constitutional monarchy?	1
What are the greatest last-minute comebacks or rescues in military history?	1
When was the last time that a Vice President of The United States cast a tie-breaking vote in the Senate which was against his own party (or a total surprise)?	1
According to Encyclopedia Britanica, "[The Liberty Bell] was cast in London by the Whitechapel Bell Foundry, purchased for about £100, and delivered in August 1752." After 450 years of making bells, Whitechapel closed in 2017. Does the original cast of the Liberty Bell still exist?	1
Today Egypt is a predominantly Muslim country. However, much of ancient Egypt that we romanticize today was dominated by people who believed in a variety of gods. Is belief in the "old gods" totally wiped out there, or is there still folk traditions (as in Scandinavia) or even believers left over?	1
Why did divorce become such a large issue, especially through the turn of this century?	0