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Why are ancient and medieval recipes so vague? Often lacking amounts, instructions, or times, they seem quite vague. Were they intended to be some sort of inspiration, rather than direct instructions?

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How were black soldiers treated in the US Army in World War 1 and the 1920's?

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Why are piccolos so prevalent in American patriotic music?

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Why is the White House on Pennsylvania Avenue, and not something less specific?

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If the USA never gave up any land it conquered, claimed, administered etc. How far would the 'American Empire' stretch today?

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Has there ever even a gay king or equivalent who's official spouse was of the same sex?

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Why are ancient and medieval recipes so vague? Often lacking amounts, instructions, or times, they seem quite vague. Were they intended to be some sort of inspiration, rather than direct instructions?	2995	AskHistorians
How were black soldiers treated in the US Army in World War 1 and the 1920's?	9	AskHistorians
Why are piccolos so prevalent in American patriotic music?	6	AskHistorians
Why is the White House on Pennsylvania Avenue, and not something less specific?	1	AskHistorians
If the USA never gave up any land it conquered, claimed, administered etc. How far would the 'American Empire' stretch today?	1	AskHistorians
Has there ever even a gay king or equivalent who's official spouse was of the same sex?	0	AskHistorians