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Did pirates wear eye patches for better vision in the dark?

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March 14th is often called Pi Day due to its relation to the mathematical constant. March 14th, 1592 would have been the ultimate Pi Day. Did the concept or usage of Pi in mathematics, research, or engineering even exist in that time period and how has it developed since its discovery?

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Did vikings/Nordic people lift or workout beyond simply living a hard work style of life?

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Oftentimes songs such as 'Fortunate Son' are heard in movies depicting the Vietnam War. Many such songs from this era were against the war with lines like "I ain't no military son." Was it however common for GIs to listen to these songs while in Vietnam, as is depicted in the movies?

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How has procrastination evolved with technology and the connectivity of the world throughout history?

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What was the planned follow-up to the attempted assassination of Hitler?

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Did pirates wear eye patches for better vision in the dark?	143
March 14th is often called Pi Day due to its relation to the mathematical constant. March 14th, 1592 would have been the ultimate Pi Day. Did the concept or usage of Pi in mathematics, research, or engineering even exist in that time period and how has it developed since its discovery?	52
Did vikings/Nordic people lift or workout beyond simply living a hard work style of life?	6
Oftentimes songs such as 'Fortunate Son' are heard in movies depicting the Vietnam War. Many such songs from this era were against the war with lines like "I ain't no military son." Was it however common for GIs to listen to these songs while in Vietnam, as is depicted in the movies?	4
How has procrastination evolved with technology and the connectivity of the world throughout history?	1
What was the planned follow-up to the attempted assassination of Hitler?	1