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1936 was the biggest US election landslide victory 523-8. Alf Landon rarely campaigned against FDR. Was there any press or public outcry that the election was a sham or that Landon was 'in on it' and in favor of FDR?

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In "Back to the Future" when Marty first goes back in time there is a Mayor running for office he shouts he's running as a "progressive" what would a small town progressive politian looked like 1955?

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How did medieval calligraphy become synonymous with 90's LA gang culture?

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When Supreme Court Justice Powell was nominated by Nixon and confirmed by Congress why did his wife respond with "No, it is the worst day of my life. I am about to cry."?

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Hi! I hated my last village, it's the 14th century England, I start building a home in another village, is there any societal ritual to welcome new people or do people just ignore me?

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How did grapes become associated with luxury, leisure, and decadence?

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[Meta] Is there a way look at only submits tagged with "Great Question!"?

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If George Washington was in such favor of the Jay Treaty, why is he considered "no party" and not a "Federalist"?

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What was the extent of the US landmines in Iraq and Kuwait in 1991? Who made the decision?

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Why did Jesse Owens - four time gold medalist in the 1936 Olympic Games - START smoking a pack a day at age of 32?

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1936 was the biggest US election landslide victory 523-8. Alf Landon rarely campaigned against FDR. Was there any press or public outcry that the election was a sham or that Landon was 'in on it' and in favor of FDR?	704
In "Back to the Future" when Marty first goes back in time there is a Mayor running for office he shouts he's running as a "progressive" what would a small town progressive politian looked like 1955?	261
How did medieval calligraphy become synonymous with 90's LA gang culture?	173
When Supreme Court Justice Powell was nominated by Nixon and confirmed by Congress why did his wife respond with "No, it is the worst day of my life. I am about to cry."?	70
Hi! I hated my last village, it's the 14th century England, I start building a home in another village, is there any societal ritual to welcome new people or do people just ignore me?	53
How did grapes become associated with luxury, leisure, and decadence?	19
[Meta] Is there a way look at only submits tagged with "Great Question!"?	12
If George Washington was in such favor of the Jay Treaty, why is he considered "no party" and not a "Federalist"?	7
What was the extent of the US landmines in Iraq and Kuwait in 1991? Who made the decision?	5
Why did Jesse Owens - four time gold medalist in the 1936 Olympic Games - START smoking a pack a day at age of 32?	1