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Many classic novels, such as 'Treasure Island', were serialized in periodicals such as magazines, rather than being published in their entirety. Are there any examples of reader speculation on where the plot of classic novels might go, as they were following along with publication?

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Due to existing cultural biases and misconceptions, many left-handed children in the Western world were once forced to write with their right hand. Are there any examples in history of the opposite treatment i.e. left-handedness as venerable, desirable, etc. within a certain cultural period?

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Is there any historical evidence of cheating controversies in the ancient Olympic Games, or in any of the Panhellenic Games?

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Due to the ubiquity of the 24-hour news cycle, the Emergency Alert System was not deployed during the 9/11 attacks, as it was deemed redundant with the constant flow of information on the news. However, were there any preliminary plans to deploy the EAS during the attacks?

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What factors contributed to the trend of films in the 70s portraying rural America in such a negative light?

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Are there any historical examples of prominent writers having their works-in-progress stolen before they could be finished?

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Many classic novels, such as 'Treasure Island', were serialized in periodicals such as magazines, rather than being published in their entirety. Are there any examples of reader speculation on where the plot of classic novels might go, as they were following along with publication?	1727
Due to existing cultural biases and misconceptions, many left-handed children in the Western world were once forced to write with their right hand. Are there any examples in history of the opposite treatment i.e. left-handedness as venerable, desirable, etc. within a certain cultural period?	37
Is there any historical evidence of cheating controversies in the ancient Olympic Games, or in any of the Panhellenic Games?	5
Due to the ubiquity of the 24-hour news cycle, the Emergency Alert System was not deployed during the 9/11 attacks, as it was deemed redundant with the constant flow of information on the news. However, were there any preliminary plans to deploy the EAS during the attacks?	3
What factors contributed to the trend of films in the 70s portraying rural America in such a negative light?	1
Are there any historical examples of prominent writers having their works-in-progress stolen before they could be finished?	1