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Prior to the popularisation of the novel form in the 17th century, what were the standards and subjects of pre 17th century novels and prose?

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When and why did the police start using sirens and how did this spread internationally?

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Was there female hysteria over musicians prior to the 20th century?

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Where did the cinema trope of a safe being hidden behind a painting originate and why?

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Was Alexander II of Russia's emancipation reform of 1861 specifically intended as a liberal reform or way it an attempt to keep elitist power?

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Prior to the popularisation of the novel form in the 17th century, what were the standards and subjects of pre 17th century novels and prose?	6
When and why did the police start using sirens and how did this spread internationally?	3
Was there female hysteria over musicians prior to the 20th century?	3
Where did the cinema trope of a safe being hidden behind a painting originate and why?	2
Was Alexander II of Russia's emancipation reform of 1861 specifically intended as a liberal reform or way it an attempt to keep elitist power?	1