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A Socrates quote regarding physical fitness, is there any evidence this was genuine?

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How did racial stereotypes manifest in American World War II Propaganda? Also, what effect did this propaganda have on the propagation of racial stereotypes?

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Some phrases, (the meaning of the word "gay", for example), used to be considered part of everyday conversation but are now considered inappropriate in some way. Are there any instances of the opposite, where a formerly "dirty/taboo" term has now become part of everyday speech?

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Before record players and speakers, was there a live orchestra at figure skating competitions like the Winter Olympics to provide music, or did the skaters perform without music?

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How did the Asian Part of Russia become White/Caucasian?

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How did medieval households retain talented servants.

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Confederate uniform question

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[Lincoln Death Bed Photo/Image] How to Assess the Authenticity/Value

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Does history treat Rommel as a morally good Nazi?

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In the decade following the end of Apartheid, South Africa saw the emigration of over 800,000 white South Africans. What adverse effects did this have on the country?

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A Socrates quote regarding physical fitness, is there any evidence this was genuine?	5
How did racial stereotypes manifest in American World War II Propaganda? Also, what effect did this propaganda have on the propagation of racial stereotypes?	5
Some phrases, (the meaning of the word "gay", for example), used to be considered part of everyday conversation but are now considered inappropriate in some way. Are there any instances of the opposite, where a formerly "dirty/taboo" term has now become part of everyday speech?	5
Before record players and speakers, was there a live orchestra at figure skating competitions like the Winter Olympics to provide music, or did the skaters perform without music?	5
How did the Asian Part of Russia become White/Caucasian?	5
How did medieval households retain talented servants.	5
Confederate uniform question	5
[Lincoln Death Bed Photo/Image] How to Assess the Authenticity/Value	5
Does history treat Rommel as a morally good Nazi?	5
In the decade following the end of Apartheid, South Africa saw the emigration of over 800,000 white South Africans. What adverse effects did this have on the country?	5