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Why is 8.5 x 11 the standard size of most business paper?

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For 'open sea' sailors in the 18th century, what was the avg survival rate, lifespan and or career length etc?

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Was there a particular reason the 1908 presidential election had such a high percentage of voter turn out at 65%?

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When did story spoilers start to become a 'thing' widely in society?

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Why is 8.5 x 11 the standard size of most business paper?	7
For 'open sea' sailors in the 18th century, what was the avg survival rate, lifespan and or career length etc?	6
Was there a particular reason the 1908 presidential election had such a high percentage of voter turn out at 65%?	1
When did story spoilers start to become a 'thing' widely in society?	1