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Was there actually a large number of American cults in the 1970s, or were they just more talked about?

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How common was the belief in spiritualism/séances in the 19th century?

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Why were the Falkland Islands important enough for Great Britain to go to war over?

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How long did it take for the proto-American military forces to develop their own traditions after revolting from British rule?

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Were account holders hurt when robbers struck banks in the United States' "Old West"?

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Where did the "cup" tradition in sports come from?

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How did the London public react to the creation of the Metropolitan Police Service?

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Did the loss of horses in the First World War influence the rise of automobiles?

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What was the popular view of the RMS Titanic between its loss in 1912 and discovery in 1985?

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What was repatriation like for the Second World War POWs?

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Title	Upvotes	Mark as read	Favorited	Rating	Add to a list
Was there actually a large number of American cults in the 1970s, or were they just more talked about?	183
How common was the belief in spiritualism/séances in the 19th century?	26
Why were the Falkland Islands important enough for Great Britain to go to war over?	22
How long did it take for the proto-American military forces to develop their own traditions after revolting from British rule?	19
Were account holders hurt when robbers struck banks in the United States' "Old West"?	18
Where did the "cup" tradition in sports come from?	15
How did the London public react to the creation of the Metropolitan Police Service?	9
Did the loss of horses in the First World War influence the rise of automobiles?	8
What was the popular view of the RMS Titanic between its loss in 1912 and discovery in 1985?	7
What was repatriation like for the Second World War POWs?	6