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Based off of the Egyptian idea that the soul would find the body after death, how would ancient Egyptians feel about their bodies and tombs being moved and displayed in museums?

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Is the Kentucky Law: "Anyone who has been drinking is deemed sober until they cannot hold onto the ground" actually a real law or a myth? Is it still in effect? Asking for a, uh, friend.

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On July 21, 1960, Sirimavo Bandaranayaike took office as prime minister of Sri Lanka and the first female head of state in the modern world. What was it about Sri Lanka that placed it so far ahead of the curve?

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What guns (modern or traditional) did the Boxers use during their rebellion?

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Why do cowboys push their revolver down when quick drawing?

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Grandpa Had Missing Teeth Which Disqualified Him As A Pilot In WWII?

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Were private, in-home baths heated in ancient Rome and how?

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How did the Romans justify their expansionism?

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How much truth is there in the idea that pre-19th century Europeans hardly ever bathed, or had poor hygiene in general?

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Is there any way to know the amount of people who volunteered to fight in the American Civil War by state?

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Based off of the Egyptian idea that the soul would find the body after death, how would ancient Egyptians feel about their bodies and tombs being moved and displayed in museums?	4
Is the Kentucky Law: "Anyone who has been drinking is deemed sober until they cannot hold onto the ground" actually a real law or a myth? Is it still in effect? Asking for a, uh, friend.	4
On July 21, 1960, Sirimavo Bandaranayaike took office as prime minister of Sri Lanka and the first female head of state in the modern world. What was it about Sri Lanka that placed it so far ahead of the curve?	4
What guns (modern or traditional) did the Boxers use during their rebellion?	4
Why do cowboys push their revolver down when quick drawing?	4
Grandpa Had Missing Teeth Which Disqualified Him As A Pilot In WWII?	4
Were private, in-home baths heated in ancient Rome and how?	4
How did the Romans justify their expansionism?	4
How much truth is there in the idea that pre-19th century Europeans hardly ever bathed, or had poor hygiene in general?	4
Is there any way to know the amount of people who volunteered to fight in the American Civil War by state?	4