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What were the popular architecture types in Colonial Virginia (1607-1700) for the homes of the wealthy and powerful planters? Did they just mimic European styles or develop their own?

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How did agony columns in newspapers start and when did they stop?

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Why are cities named Reading in the USA and England pronounced as "Redding" instead of Reading (as you do a book?) Is there some historical reason?

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Has the process of embalming the dead ever been traced back to a common origin or has it developed independently in several places?

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When was the last recorded pirate raid on the 13 original colonies that would become the USA?

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Flood the Sahara?

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Who was the first head of state (or heir) to be killed by assassin's bullet (i.e. using a gun)?

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Was Germany's attempt to form overseas colonies in the late 1800s seen as a legitimate threat by GB, France, Spain and the Dutch or more as a nuisance?

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In terms of colonial Virginia, does someone know the distinction of a parish versus a county?

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Did the US government really pay reparations to Southerns who remained loyal but had their property destroyed?

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What were the popular architecture types in Colonial Virginia (1607-1700) for the homes of the wealthy and powerful planters? Did they just mimic European styles or develop their own?	2
How did agony columns in newspapers start and when did they stop?	2
Why are cities named Reading in the USA and England pronounced as "Redding" instead of Reading (as you do a book?) Is there some historical reason?	2
Has the process of embalming the dead ever been traced back to a common origin or has it developed independently in several places?	2
When was the last recorded pirate raid on the 13 original colonies that would become the USA?	2
Flood the Sahara?	2
Who was the first head of state (or heir) to be killed by assassin's bullet (i.e. using a gun)?	1
Was Germany's attempt to form overseas colonies in the late 1800s seen as a legitimate threat by GB, France, Spain and the Dutch or more as a nuisance?	1
In terms of colonial Virginia, does someone know the distinction of a parish versus a county?	1
Did the US government really pay reparations to Southerns who remained loyal but had their property destroyed?	1