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Why has England fallen almost completely out of touch with its folk music traditions, whereas most of central and Eastern Europe, and notably Ireland, still have strong connections to folk music?

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How 'communist' was life in Soviet Russia?

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Before a wide range of food became accessible for the general public, was it normal to simply not like a particular food?

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Are there any interesting historical cases where prominent, young medieval captives have adopted the culture/religion/language of their captors?

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Why has England fallen almost completely out of touch with its folk music traditions, whereas most of central and Eastern Europe, and notably Ireland, still have strong connections to folk music?	136
How 'communist' was life in Soviet Russia?	28
Before a wide range of food became accessible for the general public, was it normal to simply not like a particular food?	2
Are there any interesting historical cases where prominent, young medieval captives have adopted the culture/religion/language of their captors?	1