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What is the history of the expression "with child" as opposed to "pregnant"?

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Why did Victorian dresses have big, puffy shoulders?

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Why didn't the ancient Egyptians build three sided pyramids?

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When did the word "terrible" change from something that was powerful and deadly to something that was of poor quality?

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Does anyone know of a good location for primary sources about the Burakumin or Ainu people of Japan in English?

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Is there any evidence Hitler was inspired by the casta system of South America in regard to his racial policies?

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How democratic was the election system for the Holy Roman Emperor by the electors?

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How did Andrew Jackson wind up on the 20 dollar bill if he was against the national bank?

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Did the Tunguska impact in Siberia in 1908 have any effect on the Russian Revolution?

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What was the North's plan with the South before Lincoln was killed?

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What is the history of the expression "with child" as opposed to "pregnant"?	3
Why did Victorian dresses have big, puffy shoulders?	3
Why didn't the ancient Egyptians build three sided pyramids?	3
When did the word "terrible" change from something that was powerful and deadly to something that was of poor quality?	3
Does anyone know of a good location for primary sources about the Burakumin or Ainu people of Japan in English?	3
Is there any evidence Hitler was inspired by the casta system of South America in regard to his racial policies?	3
How democratic was the election system for the Holy Roman Emperor by the electors?	3
How did Andrew Jackson wind up on the 20 dollar bill if he was against the national bank?	3
Did the Tunguska impact in Siberia in 1908 have any effect on the Russian Revolution?	3
What was the North's plan with the South before Lincoln was killed?	3