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When and why did it become common in the UK to keep a portrait and/or picture of the monarch in the common man’s home?

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Why does chess have these weird choices for their pieces?

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How did the misconception that Japan was still using swords by 1855 still come about?

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What caused the disappearance of third party candidates in American presidential elections after the civil war?

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Why did it take so long for America to choose an official national anthem?

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In the TV show “That 70s Show”, Red notably fought in both WWII as a seaman on a destroyer in the Pacific Theater. He later also fought in Korea, presumably also in the navy. How would his experiences have differed from naval duties and combat in WWII to Korea?

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After Hideki Tojo there were 4 prime ministers in a row that each lasted only a few months in office. What caused such a constant changing of prime ministers?

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What if Mexico declares war on America in 1916 due to the Zimmerman telegram? Would Mexico join the central powers? Would America join the allies? Would Britain and France declare war on Mexico?

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Why didn’t America adopt an official national anthem until 1931?

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How did france and England NOT notice the Germans having tanks? Why did they do nothing if it broke the Versailles Treaty?

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When and why did it become common in the UK to keep a portrait and/or picture of the monarch in the common man’s home?	3
Why does chess have these weird choices for their pieces?	3
How did the misconception that Japan was still using swords by 1855 still come about?	3
What caused the disappearance of third party candidates in American presidential elections after the civil war?	3
Why did it take so long for America to choose an official national anthem?	3
In the TV show “That 70s Show”, Red notably fought in both WWII as a seaman on a destroyer in the Pacific Theater. He later also fought in Korea, presumably also in the navy. How would his experiences have differed from naval duties and combat in WWII to Korea?	3
After Hideki Tojo there were 4 prime ministers in a row that each lasted only a few months in office. What caused such a constant changing of prime ministers?	2
What if Mexico declares war on America in 1916 due to the Zimmerman telegram? Would Mexico join the central powers? Would America join the allies? Would Britain and France declare war on Mexico?	2
Why didn’t America adopt an official national anthem until 1931?	2
How did france and England NOT notice the Germans having tanks? Why did they do nothing if it broke the Versailles Treaty?	2