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Why were kitchens traditionally located in a separate room to living and dining areas, as opposed to the current trend of “open plan”?

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When Australian Prime Minister Harold Holt went missing presumably drowned at sea, did Australians believe it was an accident or conspiracy?

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Air raid sirens, tornado sirens etc. Why were sirens designed with their distinctive “siren” sound? Was it because of technology available at the time or just because their sound is loud and ominous?

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WWII - Were there many isolated tribes in areas taken over by combatants, what was their reaction and how were they treated?

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How did the cutting, transport and sale of wood work in large cities like London back when there must of been thousands of wood fires lit every day and night?

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What was the pilot selection process in England and / or Germany during WWII and how did it change as the war went on?

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I'm a high level government worker in the USSR during the Cold War. I don't like what's happening in my country and want to spy for the US. How to I make contact and become an asset? Alternatively, how would someone in the US have become a Russian asset?

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How many aircraft were produced per day by England and Germany during WWII?

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What is the history of Hip Hop and Rap music in Australia?

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During the Cold War was the USSR (or the USA) generally trusted to follow rules or conventions of espionage or diplomacy?

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Title	Upvotes	Mark as read	Favorited	Rating	Add to a list
Why were kitchens traditionally located in a separate room to living and dining areas, as opposed to the current trend of “open plan”?	7
When Australian Prime Minister Harold Holt went missing presumably drowned at sea, did Australians believe it was an accident or conspiracy?	7
Air raid sirens, tornado sirens etc. Why were sirens designed with their distinctive “siren” sound? Was it because of technology available at the time or just because their sound is loud and ominous?	6
WWII - Were there many isolated tribes in areas taken over by combatants, what was their reaction and how were they treated?	5
How did the cutting, transport and sale of wood work in large cities like London back when there must of been thousands of wood fires lit every day and night?	5
What was the pilot selection process in England and / or Germany during WWII and how did it change as the war went on?	5
I'm a high level government worker in the USSR during the Cold War. I don't like what's happening in my country and want to spy for the US. How to I make contact and become an asset? Alternatively, how would someone in the US have become a Russian asset?	5
How many aircraft were produced per day by England and Germany during WWII?	4
What is the history of Hip Hop and Rap music in Australia?	4
During the Cold War was the USSR (or the USA) generally trusted to follow rules or conventions of espionage or diplomacy?	3