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Has there been a great change in the quality of air travel? Or do we only remember the high class portions of the planes and regular patrons have always had cramped quarters?

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The Clash were often referred to as "The only band that matters." What do you think were the most political significant acts of the 60's, 70's, and 80's and why?

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Once canning was invented how long did it take for canned goods to be adopted by armies and navies for use as field rations and naval stores?

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How did Homesteaders contact Washington to verify their claims to Federal land in the West? How were their claims assessed?

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Wednesday AMA | Maritime History and Underwater Archaeology

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Fahrenheit 451 is famously the temperature at which at least one type of book paper ignites. The number is disputed because there have been many types of paper used in books over the years. How has the paper chosen for use in books evolved?

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Why were the Italian and Japanese Armistices signed aboard warships?

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Why did many American police departments abandon the black and white color scheme for their cars?

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How did the Spanish Mission Towns in California and Mexico work?

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Why did the Russians, who were capable fighter designers, struggle with bomber design during the Cold War?

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Has there been a great change in the quality of air travel? Or do we only remember the high class portions of the planes and regular patrons have always had cramped quarters?	64
The Clash were often referred to as "The only band that matters." What do you think were the most political significant acts of the 60's, 70's, and 80's and why?	61
Once canning was invented how long did it take for canned goods to be adopted by armies and navies for use as field rations and naval stores?	60
How did Homesteaders contact Washington to verify their claims to Federal land in the West? How were their claims assessed?	56
Wednesday AMA \| Maritime History and Underwater Archaeology	55
Fahrenheit 451 is famously the temperature at which at least one type of book paper ignites. The number is disputed because there have been many types of paper used in books over the years. How has the paper chosen for use in books evolved?	54
Why were the Italian and Japanese Armistices signed aboard warships?	53
Why did many American police departments abandon the black and white color scheme for their cars?	53
How did the Spanish Mission Towns in California and Mexico work?	50
Why did the Russians, who were capable fighter designers, struggle with bomber design during the Cold War?	49