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Why was Britain the European power that eventually colonised Australia? Considering Holland and France knew a significant land mass was down there but they didn't really do anything to colonise.

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Did American slave owners breed slaves for particular characteristics, like cattle?

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Before telephones existed, how did people call in sick to work/school?

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Why did Israel attack the USS Liberty?

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"...And wine, for the ladies." - How far does gendered drinking go back in Anglophone culture?

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What was the Stalin reaction to Pearl Harbor?

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My friend's grandfather was Li Xuefeng, a high-ranking official during the Cultural Revolution. What can you tell me about him?

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Why did so many people confess to the Black Dahlia murder?

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Did Nazi or Japanese propaganda highlight Roosevelt's paralysis? Were they aware of it?

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Is there anyone who’s done a comprehensive history on ancient companies ? Like temple makers in Japan? Or some trading groups along the silk route?

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Why was Britain the European power that eventually colonised Australia? Considering Holland and France knew a significant land mass was down there but they didn't really do anything to colonise.	96
Did American slave owners breed slaves for particular characteristics, like cattle?	96
Before telephones existed, how did people call in sick to work/school?	96
Why did Israel attack the USS Liberty?	96
"...And wine, for the ladies." - How far does gendered drinking go back in Anglophone culture?	96
What was the Stalin reaction to Pearl Harbor?	96
My friend's grandfather was Li Xuefeng, a high-ranking official during the Cultural Revolution. What can you tell me about him?	96
Why did so many people confess to the Black Dahlia murder?	96
Did Nazi or Japanese propaganda highlight Roosevelt's paralysis? Were they aware of it?	96
Is there anyone who’s done a comprehensive history on ancient companies ? Like temple makers in Japan? Or some trading groups along the silk route?	95