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In the Genesis narrative, the Edomites are direct descendents of Abraham. Did they have special recognition as close relatives in Israelite society?

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What was the general feeling amongst American citizens when FDR instituted mandatory internment camps for people of Japanese ancestry (some even with American citizenship) after the attack on Pearl Harbor?

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What was the physical training of Roman Legionaries like? What kind of exercises did they do?

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Why has the American legal system developed to be much harsher on criminals than the legal system in other western countries?

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Any historians of humor here?

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What was the first nation state?

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During Colosseum fights involving ranged weaponry, were there ever any accounts of spectators being wounded or killed accidentally by gladiators?

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Before the industrial revolution, what was getting a job like?

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During WWII, is it true that Kamikaze pilots also consisted of drafted Korean soldiers?

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Why has Fidel Castro's Cuba prevailed as a communist state for so long?

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In the Genesis narrative, the Edomites are direct descendents of Abraham. Did they have special recognition as close relatives in Israelite society?	62
What was the general feeling amongst American citizens when FDR instituted mandatory internment camps for people of Japanese ancestry (some even with American citizenship) after the attack on Pearl Harbor?	62
What was the physical training of Roman Legionaries like? What kind of exercises did they do?	62
Why has the American legal system developed to be much harsher on criminals than the legal system in other western countries?	62
Any historians of humor here?	62
What was the first nation state?	62
During Colosseum fights involving ranged weaponry, were there ever any accounts of spectators being wounded or killed accidentally by gladiators?	62
Before the industrial revolution, what was getting a job like?	62
During WWII, is it true that Kamikaze pilots also consisted of drafted Korean soldiers?	62
Why has Fidel Castro's Cuba prevailed as a communist state for so long?	62