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Does the historical tendency of solders claiming belief in strange phenomena form it's own body of stereotypes and superstitions, on par with how ghost stories are categorized today?	1
In South Africa during the period between 1950-1959, how was the quality of life for blacks compared to those who lived in colonies within the British Empire?	1
Would there been any luxuries available to the court of Louis XIV that were not commonplace/had fallen out of favor by the time of Louis XVI's reign?	1
If I was a ambassador from another extent European monarchy in the court of Louis XVI, would there have been any luxuries or entertainments that would have stood out in their relative decadence?	1
Are there any European itinerant ethnic groups that have been become totally extinct (either in terms of becoming totally settled or dying out) before the late modern era?	1
In the modern era, generational labels such as the 'Baby Boomers' and the 'Strawberry Generation' are relatively widespread. Were there any equivalents to these 'named generations' in the ancient world?	1
Pre-Quiet Revolution Quebec, eastern Canada's Marinetime provinces, the US state of Louisiana, Haiti and other territories of the Caribbean; is it by coincidence that these former French territories are often considered to be bastions of poverty?	1
Is there any instances of armed conflict between jewish groups in medieval Europe or the Middle East in the middle ages?	1
Did the rise of Protastantism in Europe lead to the creation of the 'ex lover' stereotype in then-topical culture? How did cultural differences regarding divorces and extra-marital affairs effect Europe and North American theater and literature?	0
Would the Bon religion be distinguishable from Tibentian buddhism by outsiders by the end of the 19th century?	0

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