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Were any civil suits brought against the remnants of Nazi Germany? If a survivor of the Holocaust or a victim of the Nazi war machine had wanted to try to sue Germany directly, could they have done so?

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Why on earth was Martin Luther allowed to leave the Diet of Worms, when the edict said that Charles V "[wanted] him to be apprehended and punished"?

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Do we know how most sayings begin and spread?

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What's the origin of hats made of tinfoil and their association with conspiracy theories?

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What was the effect of Civil War secession on pending or ongoing lawsuits between citizens of states that remained loyal to the Union and those that did not?

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I saw a claim today that Martin Luther King, Jr.'s commitment to non-violence was more a strategic position than a moral one. Is this accurate?

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Why do historians view Eric Metaxas's book "Bonhoeffer: Pastor, Martyr, Prophet, Spy" negatively? Are there equally readable books for mainstream audiences that are more historically grounded?

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How solemnly did those involved in the execution of accused witches treat the whole enterprise? Was it considered a grave act, or something they approached with more levity or callousness?

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How did mice go from being considered vermin to cute little creatures that appear in most cartoons featuring anthropomorphic animals?

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Why did the Galveston hurricane kill so many people? What made it special such that it was the deadliest in the United States at the time and still hasn't been surpassed?

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Were any civil suits brought against the remnants of Nazi Germany? If a survivor of the Holocaust or a victim of the Nazi war machine had wanted to try to sue Germany directly, could they have done so?	1
Why on earth was Martin Luther allowed to leave the Diet of Worms, when the edict said that Charles V "[wanted] him to be apprehended and punished"?	1
Do we know how most sayings begin and spread?	1
What's the origin of hats made of tinfoil and their association with conspiracy theories?	1
What was the effect of Civil War secession on pending or ongoing lawsuits between citizens of states that remained loyal to the Union and those that did not?	1
I saw a claim today that Martin Luther King, Jr.'s commitment to non-violence was more a strategic position than a moral one. Is this accurate?	1
Why do historians view Eric Metaxas's book "Bonhoeffer: Pastor, Martyr, Prophet, Spy" negatively? Are there equally readable books for mainstream audiences that are more historically grounded?	1
How solemnly did those involved in the execution of accused witches treat the whole enterprise? Was it considered a grave act, or something they approached with more levity or callousness?	1
How did mice go from being considered vermin to cute little creatures that appear in most cartoons featuring anthropomorphic animals?	1
Why did the Galveston hurricane kill so many people? What made it special such that it was the deadliest in the United States at the time and still hasn't been surpassed?	1