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What was going on between the 1850s and 1880s that so many organized sports had their starts then?

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What is the source of the 3%er myth?

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Did carpet baggers actually take advantage of the reconstruction-era South?

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What led to Italian restaurants become the default “romantic” restaurant in America?

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How common was it to see a fully plate armored knight?

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If the American purchase of Alaska was immediately seen as a mistake, how did the Johnson Administration get support to do so in the first place?

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Why has the post-sail U.S. Navy avoided corvette- classed vessels?

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Why did pre-20th century portraits so often contain fruit?

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Did 19th Century infantry regiments have minimum standards to enlist?

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How/Why did Police Athletic Leagues become such prominent youth sports program in the USA?

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Title	Upvotes	Mark as read	Favorited	Rating	Add to a list
What was going on between the 1850s and 1880s that so many organized sports had their starts then?	181
What is the source of the 3%er myth?	53
Did carpet baggers actually take advantage of the reconstruction-era South?	12
What led to Italian restaurants become the default “romantic” restaurant in America?	12
How common was it to see a fully plate armored knight?	11
If the American purchase of Alaska was immediately seen as a mistake, how did the Johnson Administration get support to do so in the first place?	5
Why has the post-sail U.S. Navy avoided corvette- classed vessels?	3
Why did pre-20th century portraits so often contain fruit?	3
Did 19th Century infantry regiments have minimum standards to enlist?	2
How/Why did Police Athletic Leagues become such prominent youth sports program in the USA?	2