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When did big water towers displaying the name of the town become a thing?

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Was the news of Hitler's death met with anti-soviet skepticism, or outright denialism, in the United States?

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Why did western and Eastern animation styles diverge so dramatically?

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According to Wikipedia, under the Ancien Régime in France, a number of crimes were punishable by burning, but that the convicted person was "occasionally discreetly strangled." Was this a mercy killing or vigilante justice? Is there any other history of capital crimes being discreetly dealt with?

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Given how efficient net fishing is, how did rod fishing become common? Was it entirely as sport?

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Were there any plans by France to reward Jean of Arc for her contribution to Charles VII's victory prior to her capture and execution?

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Does Frosty the Snowman have any historical inspiration or antecedents?

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What was the study of ancient Egypt like before the discovery of King Tut's tomb?

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What is the origin of the outfit worn by members of the Nation of Islam?

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After the fall of Mussolini, was there any attempt to nullify the Lateran Treaty that governed the relationship between Italy and the Papacy?

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When did big water towers displaying the name of the town become a thing?	3
Was the news of Hitler's death met with anti-soviet skepticism, or outright denialism, in the United States?	3
Why did western and Eastern animation styles diverge so dramatically?	3
According to Wikipedia, under the Ancien Régime in France, a number of crimes were punishable by burning, but that the convicted person was "occasionally discreetly strangled." Was this a mercy killing or vigilante justice? Is there any other history of capital crimes being discreetly dealt with?	3
Given how efficient net fishing is, how did rod fishing become common? Was it entirely as sport?	3
Were there any plans by France to reward Jean of Arc for her contribution to Charles VII's victory prior to her capture and execution?	3
Does Frosty the Snowman have any historical inspiration or antecedents?	3
What was the study of ancient Egypt like before the discovery of King Tut's tomb?	3
What is the origin of the outfit worn by members of the Nation of Islam?	3
After the fall of Mussolini, was there any attempt to nullify the Lateran Treaty that governed the relationship between Italy and the Papacy?	3