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In the WWII novel From Here to Eternity, several of the U.S. soldiers in Hawaii openly discuss "rolling queers", i.e. prostituting themselves for money to local homosexuals. How realistic/common was this?

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How did the American perception of leisure change in the 20th century?

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In june 1943 congressman Andrew J. May disclosed higly confidentianl information about the deficencies of japanese anti submarine tactics allowing the japanese to make adjustments, are there any other examples of accidental leaks?

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The Historical Moses?

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Pre- and post-election, how much focus was placed on JFK's Catholicism?

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How did Eastern Block citizens view the Soviets?

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What are some works describing a peasant level view on chevauchee (essentially the raiding and pillaging Gregor Clegane does in game of thrones)

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What was the effect of "Back in the USSR" by the Beatles on the USSR?

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Poland is one of the most Religious countries in Europe, while Lithuania is full of atheists. Why is it so?( Poland and Lithuania was 1 country once too)

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Has our modern-day portrayal of goblins, elves, giants, gnomes, etc. changed much from their original legends?

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In the WWII novel From Here to Eternity, several of the U.S. soldiers in Hawaii openly discuss "rolling queers", i.e. prostituting themselves for money to local homosexuals. How realistic/common was this?	22
How did the American perception of leisure change in the 20th century?	22
In june 1943 congressman Andrew J. May disclosed higly confidentianl information about the deficencies of japanese anti submarine tactics allowing the japanese to make adjustments, are there any other examples of accidental leaks?	22
The Historical Moses?	22
Pre- and post-election, how much focus was placed on JFK's Catholicism?	22
How did Eastern Block citizens view the Soviets?	22
What are some works describing a peasant level view on chevauchee (essentially the raiding and pillaging Gregor Clegane does in game of thrones)	22
What was the effect of "Back in the USSR" by the Beatles on the USSR?	22
Poland is one of the most Religious countries in Europe, while Lithuania is full of atheists. Why is it so?( Poland and Lithuania was 1 country once too)	22
Has our modern-day portrayal of goblins, elves, giants, gnomes, etc. changed much from their original legends?	22