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How prevalent was cannabis use by individuals in the US before it was declared illegal?

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Is it true that as many as 2 million horses had to be destroyed after automobiles became popular in the 1920s?

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I wonder what wealthy travelers in the past packed for long voyages and trips?

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Why was there a housing shortage in the post-war US (1945)?

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It's 1895, I just immigrated to the US and live in a boarding house. What kind of food can I expect?

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I read that the entire horse-breeding industry was virtually destroyed after automobiles became popular in the 1920s.

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Title	Upvotes	Mark as read	Favorited	Rating	Add to a list
How prevalent was cannabis use by individuals in the US before it was declared illegal?	2474
Is it true that as many as 2 million horses had to be destroyed after automobiles became popular in the 1920s?	6
I wonder what wealthy travelers in the past packed for long voyages and trips?	5
Why was there a housing shortage in the post-war US (1945)?	4
It's 1895, I just immigrated to the US and live in a boarding house. What kind of food can I expect?	1
I read that the entire horse-breeding industry was virtually destroyed after automobiles became popular in the 1920s.	1