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What was the protocol when representatives from communist countries met with foreign monarchs?

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Question: Has the President of the United States Ever Appointed his Opponent From the Election a Cabinet Position, Ambassadorship or Some Other High Ranking Position After Defeating Him in the Election?

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People at rock concerts in the 70s held lit cigarette lighters up while the band played. Where did this come from?

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What did friends and families of British soldiers killed in American Revolutionary War think of George Washington once the United States won?

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Why did the Maori people in New Zealand seem to have an easier time assimilating with the British settlers compared with the Aboriginal people in Australia?

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During the Danzig Rebellion in 1575 the City of Danzig apparently fielded an army of about 10,000 men, while the King also fielded an Army of about 11,000 men. How was one city able to afford an army almost the size of that of the King?

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Is there any evidence (outside of the Bible) that the Ark of the Covenant actually existed? How substantial is the evidence towards it’s existence or non-existence?

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How long did it take for native Americans to adopt horseback riding into their culture?

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Before the age of Enlightenment was atheism tolerated in any kingdoms or civilizations?

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What was the protocol when representatives from communist countries met with foreign monarchs?	70
Question: Has the President of the United States Ever Appointed his Opponent From the Election a Cabinet Position, Ambassadorship or Some Other High Ranking Position After Defeating Him in the Election?	70
People at rock concerts in the 70s held lit cigarette lighters up while the band played. Where did this come from?	70
What did friends and families of British soldiers killed in American Revolutionary War think of George Washington once the United States won?	69
Why did the Maori people in New Zealand seem to have an easier time assimilating with the British settlers compared with the Aboriginal people in Australia?	69
During the Danzig Rebellion in 1575 the City of Danzig apparently fielded an army of about 10,000 men, while the King also fielded an Army of about 11,000 men. How was one city able to afford an army almost the size of that of the King?	69
Is there any evidence (outside of the Bible) that the Ark of the Covenant actually existed? How substantial is the evidence towards it’s existence or non-existence?	69
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How long did it take for native Americans to adopt horseback riding into their culture?	69
Before the age of Enlightenment was atheism tolerated in any kingdoms or civilizations?	69