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How did the moral codes and values of the Mesopotamian, Egyptian, Assyrian peoples differ? How were they similar?

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On modern fishing boats and other seagoing vessels, the term "Pan-Pan, Pan-Pan, Pan-Pan" is used to signal a call for assistance but not as an urgent summons for for emergency. Is there a historical basis for this which goes back to our early days at sea? Or is it a more modern creation?

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What are some accidental scientific discoveries like Penicillin?

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How did Stalin's policies really differ from those of Lenin?

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When and how did the "political flip" between Democrats and Republicans happen in America?

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How did the name John Doe became a placeholder name?

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Did Afghans who wanted to join the Communist Party in the DRA (Soviet-occupied Afghanistan) have to step on the Koran/Quran to join?

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What was a medieval battle really like?

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Is it true that during segregation, sometimes black schools buildings were better (as in more recent)?

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Why would American soldier have a Japanese flag (WWII)?

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How did the moral codes and values of the Mesopotamian, Egyptian, Assyrian peoples differ? How were they similar?	9
On modern fishing boats and other seagoing vessels, the term "Pan-Pan, Pan-Pan, Pan-Pan" is used to signal a call for assistance but not as an urgent summons for for emergency. Is there a historical basis for this which goes back to our early days at sea? Or is it a more modern creation?	9
What are some accidental scientific discoveries like Penicillin?	9
How did Stalin's policies really differ from those of Lenin?	9
When and how did the "political flip" between Democrats and Republicans happen in America?	9
How did the name John Doe became a placeholder name?	9
Did Afghans who wanted to join the Communist Party in the DRA (Soviet-occupied Afghanistan) have to step on the Koran/Quran to join?	9
What was a medieval battle really like?	9
Is it true that during segregation, sometimes black schools buildings were better (as in more recent)?	9
Why would American soldier have a Japanese flag (WWII)?	9