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John Wayne called High Noon (1952) the most "un-American" thing he had ever seen. What was the cultural significance of this movie that prompted him to say this?

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Was New York in the 70s as sleazy and corrupt as it's depicted in Martin Scorsese's Taxi Driver (1976)?

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Did Prohibition fail because its central objective, banning alcohol, was infeasible, or because it was handled poorly/ineffectually?

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It is said that the Tate-Labiance murders effectively "sounded the death knell" of the '60s counterculture. What does this mean? How did this event change the way America perceived itself during this time?

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How did Sharon Tate's murder affect the 60s counter-culture movement?

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What effect did the Tate–LaBianca murders have on the counter-culture movement of the 60s?

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Did the Prohibition fail because it's central objective, banning alcohol, was infeasible, or was it because it was handled poorly or ineffectually?

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What is the historical significance of the Hughes H-4 Hercules airplane (aka the 'Spruce Goose')?

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Is it true that the modern obesity crisis in America can be traced back to Cold War era farming policies?

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What evidence is there, if any, to support the allegations that Frank Sinatra had a relationship with the Mafia?

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John Wayne called High Noon (1952) the most "un-American" thing he had ever seen. What was the cultural significance of this movie that prompted him to say this?	2958
Was New York in the 70s as sleazy and corrupt as it's depicted in Martin Scorsese's Taxi Driver (1976)?	2268
Did Prohibition fail because its central objective, banning alcohol, was infeasible, or because it was handled poorly/ineffectually?	47
It is said that the Tate-Labiance murders effectively "sounded the death knell" of the '60s counterculture. What does this mean? How did this event change the way America perceived itself during this time?	42
How did Sharon Tate's murder affect the 60s counter-culture movement?	37
What effect did the Tate–LaBianca murders have on the counter-culture movement of the 60s?	12
Did the Prohibition fail because it's central objective, banning alcohol, was infeasible, or was it because it was handled poorly or ineffectually?	11
What is the historical significance of the Hughes H-4 Hercules airplane (aka the 'Spruce Goose')?	10
Is it true that the modern obesity crisis in America can be traced back to Cold War era farming policies?	8
What evidence is there, if any, to support the allegations that Frank Sinatra had a relationship with the Mafia?	6