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After the Great Depression, was there a general hatred or disdain for the generation which 'caused' the crash, similar to current Millennial views of the Boomer Generation?

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This article suggests that tipping in the United States grew out of racism. Is that true?

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"Driving is a privilege, NOT a right." How did the US move from the free movement of walking, horses, and carriages to the current restrictions on a popular mode of transport (autos)?

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Is a spaceship's or rocket's top speed limited by more than its fuel capacity?

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Inspired by SimCity on Super Nintendo: Could the US be powered by many nuclear power plants in one central location, such as Kansas or Nebraska?

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Could one of you historians (with linguist skills) paraphrase/convert the following quote from John Quincy Adams from 19th century English to more Modern English?

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Is there little to no benefit in launching things into orbit from higher elevations on Earth?

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Are there historical examples of a nation splitting into 2 or more nations with very little or no aggression?

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Historical Comparisons of "Manly, Outdoorsman Presidents" vs "Well dressed, lawyer type Presidents"

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[WP] Sharing a bottle of whiskey, two men have a conversation on the porch of a home overlooking the fertile Salinas valley in California.

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After the Great Depression, was there a general hatred or disdain for the generation which 'caused' the crash, similar to current Millennial views of the Boomer Generation?	761	AskHistorians
This article suggests that tipping in the United States grew out of racism. Is that true?	61	AskHistorians
"Driving is a privilege, NOT a right." How did the US move from the free movement of walking, horses, and carriages to the current restrictions on a popular mode of transport (autos)?	45	AskHistorians
Is a spaceship's or rocket's top speed limited by more than its fuel capacity?	35	askscience
Inspired by SimCity on Super Nintendo: Could the US be powered by many nuclear power plants in one central location, such as Kansas or Nebraska?	13	askscience
Could one of you historians (with linguist skills) paraphrase/convert the following quote from John Quincy Adams from 19th century English to more Modern English?	9	AskHistorians
Is there little to no benefit in launching things into orbit from higher elevations on Earth?	7	askscience
Are there historical examples of a nation splitting into 2 or more nations with very little or no aggression?	6	AskHistorians
Historical Comparisons of "Manly, Outdoorsman Presidents" vs "Well dressed, lawyer type Presidents"	5	AskHistorians
[WP] Sharing a bottle of whiskey, two men have a conversation on the porch of a home overlooking the fertile Salinas valley in California.	5	WritingPrompts