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Books to supplement a sparse public school history curriculum

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What's the history behind why fruit cake is so hated in America?

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Why did Wall Street investors kill themselves after in 1929 crash? How many of them actually did so?

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How prominent were jews in 19th century US?

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When was it discovered that alcohol wasn't safe to drink while pregnant? Was what we now know as FASD a common occurrence?

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How were disabled people (mentally or physically) viewed during the middle ages and were deformed babies ever killed at birth?

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Why are there no more "bosses" in American politics these days? Did any particular change to the US political system get rid of "bossism?"

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Aside from those who enacted martial law, what are some historical examples of societies/civilizations that did not have a publicly-funded police force? What was their approach to upholding law and order?

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Why was Charlemagne never canonized by the Catholic Church?

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Beginner Question: What are some positive/ negative things Zoroaster did to impact society?

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Title	Upvotes	Mark as read	Favorited	Rating	Add to a list
Books to supplement a sparse public school history curriculum	9
What's the history behind why fruit cake is so hated in America?	9
Why did Wall Street investors kill themselves after in 1929 crash? How many of them actually did so?	9
How prominent were jews in 19th century US?	9
When was it discovered that alcohol wasn't safe to drink while pregnant? Was what we now know as FASD a common occurrence?	9
How were disabled people (mentally or physically) viewed during the middle ages and were deformed babies ever killed at birth?	9
Why are there no more "bosses" in American politics these days? Did any particular change to the US political system get rid of "bossism?"	9
Aside from those who enacted martial law, what are some historical examples of societies/civilizations that did not have a publicly-funded police force? What was their approach to upholding law and order?	9
Why was Charlemagne never canonized by the Catholic Church?	9
Beginner Question: What are some positive/ negative things Zoroaster did to impact society?	9