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In 1882, newly elected Theodore Roosevelt showed up to the NY State Assembly decked out and "he walked in the bent over fashion that was the style with young men." What was this "bent over fashion" that was so popular at the time?
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The baby boom generation is known for their outspoken progressive views when they were young (60s and 70s), but seem to be known for their conservative views later in life. Is this simply a matter of public perception or was there a major political realignment that occurred during their lifetimes?
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The words sugar, syrup, and candy all come into English via Arabic. Was there a sweets trade between the Middle East and Europe?
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Is it a coincidence that English swear words are Germanic in origin, or was there something about Anglo-Saxon words that offended Norman sensibilities? NSFW
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What happened to black smiths in the early 20th century as automobiles came to replace horse-based transportation? Did they simply become to mechanics?
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At the start of the American Civil War, why were so many Northern soldiers willing to die for the "preservation of the union," and when did attitudes shift to include freeing slaves?
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