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Where did the idea that the US was a 'Christian Nation' originate?

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When did the idea of extinctions become accepted theory by European Culture?

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In the movie Tombstone, one of the signs in the backgrounds advertises 'Fresh Oysters delivered daily', how realistic was this and how far inland was seafood typically delivered during this time?

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Are there any records with cultures who had typically never seen snow reacting to a freak snowstorm or winter weather?

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How much did the average US citizen know about the Space Program in the 50s?

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When did Competitive Eating become popular, and how so?

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When did we first have a good grasp on the world's population and how did we come to those estimates?

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What was the reaction to the American National Anthem being based on a British drinking song?

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How were multiple births (twins/triplets/etc) handled in your era?

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When were the full details of the Cuban Missile Crisis released to the general public?

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Title	Upvotes	Mark as read	Favorited	Rating	Add to a list
Where did the idea that the US was a 'Christian Nation' originate?	5
When did the idea of extinctions become accepted theory by European Culture?	5
In the movie Tombstone, one of the signs in the backgrounds advertises 'Fresh Oysters delivered daily', how realistic was this and how far inland was seafood typically delivered during this time?	5
Are there any records with cultures who had typically never seen snow reacting to a freak snowstorm or winter weather?	3
How much did the average US citizen know about the Space Program in the 50s?	2
When did Competitive Eating become popular, and how so?	2
When did we first have a good grasp on the world's population and how did we come to those estimates?	2
What was the reaction to the American National Anthem being based on a British drinking song?	2
How were multiple births (twins/triplets/etc) handled in your era?	1
When were the full details of the Cuban Missile Crisis released to the general public?	1