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Why did highschool/college sports become so big in the US when club sports are the norm elsewhere?

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Has modern living noticeably affected rat populations? Is historical references to rat infested houses overstated?

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Since the start of universal public education, how long do school administrators take to update history curriculum's?

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The new sitcom "space force" mentioned borrowing a navy submariner for a lunar mission because of thier experience in cramped condition for periods of time. Was this ever actually considered? Most early astronauts appear to have been fighter pilots but could submariners also fit the requirements?

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Has anyone ever "won" a trade war? Would it be even possible to calculate winners and losers in historical trade wars?

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Title	Upvotes	Mark as read	Favorited	Rating	Add to a list
Why did highschool/college sports become so big in the US when club sports are the norm elsewhere?	270
Has modern living noticeably affected rat populations? Is historical references to rat infested houses overstated?	16
Since the start of universal public education, how long do school administrators take to update history curriculum's?	15
The new sitcom "space force" mentioned borrowing a navy submariner for a lunar mission because of thier experience in cramped condition for periods of time. Was this ever actually considered? Most early astronauts appear to have been fighter pilots but could submariners also fit the requirements?	5
Has anyone ever "won" a trade war? Would it be even possible to calculate winners and losers in historical trade wars?	2