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Did FIFA at any point considered cancelling or postponing the 1986 World Cup?

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As exemplified by the famous "Scopes Monkey Trial" and much more recently the "Teach the Controversy" movement, the education of evolution in American schools was always a contentious issue. Was there similar backlash in other countries?

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Before the invention of cannons, what phrase was used to express the concept of "cannon fodder"?

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Why does Singapore use simplified Chinese characters?

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Was there a Chinatown in colonial Mexico City?

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How did the five point star such an universal symbol of socialism/communism?

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What's the history of CAPITAL LETTERS?

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Why was the recognition of Persia and Afghanistan as independent by Russia important for the Central Powers?

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Why did China delay the transfer of Macau?

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How and when did pandas become a symbol for China?

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Title	Upvotes	Mark as read	Favorited	Rating	Add to a list
Did FIFA at any point considered cancelling or postponing the 1986 World Cup?	29
As exemplified by the famous "Scopes Monkey Trial" and much more recently the "Teach the Controversy" movement, the education of evolution in American schools was always a contentious issue. Was there similar backlash in other countries?	29
Before the invention of cannons, what phrase was used to express the concept of "cannon fodder"?	25
Why does Singapore use simplified Chinese characters?	15
Was there a Chinatown in colonial Mexico City?	12
How did the five point star such an universal symbol of socialism/communism?	9
What's the history of CAPITAL LETTERS?	9
Why was the recognition of Persia and Afghanistan as independent by Russia important for the Central Powers?	9
Why did China delay the transfer of Macau?	9
How and when did pandas become a symbol for China?	8