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When did the zee/zed split occur in American and British English?

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Why is 18 the age of being an "official adult?"

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What was daily life like during the Confederacy for people who weren't fighting in the army?

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Throughout history it has been gold and silver that have been viewed as the most precious/tradeable/monetary metals. Why those metals specifically?

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Why are onions in cuisine around the world?

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When/Why did people start preserving historical items and places?

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How did the Democratic Party turn from the party of Strom Thurmond and segregationists to the party of AOC and leftist progressivism in just over half a century?

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Title	Upvotes	Mark as read	Favorited	Rating	Add to a list
When did the zee/zed split occur in American and British English?	109
Why is 18 the age of being an "official adult?"	24
What was daily life like during the Confederacy for people who weren't fighting in the army?	17
Throughout history it has been gold and silver that have been viewed as the most precious/tradeable/monetary metals. Why those metals specifically?	11
Why are onions in cuisine around the world?	2
When/Why did people start preserving historical items and places?	1
How did the Democratic Party turn from the party of Strom Thurmond and segregationists to the party of AOC and leftist progressivism in just over half a century?	0