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What was nerd/geek culture like before computers and stuff like D&D? What did they do for fun? Let's say 1940s and prior.

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When did the word "mad" start to mean angry/upset rather than crazy in the US?

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Is Fort Knox still relevant? When was the last major heist attempt?

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Are their still romanticized master thieves and do people try to steal stuff like the Hopes Diamond?

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How did "coffee culture" come around? How did the twitchy caffeine drink find a home in chill/relaxing cafes with slam poetry?

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Title	Upvotes	Mark as read	Favorited	Rating	Add to a list
What was nerd/geek culture like before computers and stuff like D&D? What did they do for fun? Let's say 1940s and prior.	1684
When did the word "mad" start to mean angry/upset rather than crazy in the US?	6
Is Fort Knox still relevant? When was the last major heist attempt?	5
Are their still romanticized master thieves and do people try to steal stuff like the Hopes Diamond?	1
How did "coffee culture" come around? How did the twitchy caffeine drink find a home in chill/relaxing cafes with slam poetry?	1