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Why did we forget the 1918 influenza pandemic?

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How did Civil Rights Movement leaders combat escalating federal surveillance, intimidation, and violence?

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After King Phillip's War Native American captives were sold to the West Indes. What do we know about the conditions awaiting them on the early Caribbean plantations?

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The 54th Massachusetts Infantry Regiment was the second African-American regiment organized during the Civil War. Was the regiment drawn mostly from the local population, or did most soldiers travel from outside Massachusetts to join?

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After the outcry over trauma and multiple fatalities, how did American football change in the early 1900s?

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Was the Treasure Fleet ever captured on the journey home to Spain?

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Did 20th century protest movements highlight individuals with limited mobility to present intentionally provocative footage when those members were arrested?

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How does wealth redistribution work in potlatch ceremonies in the Pacific Northwest?

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In the late 1800s-early 1900s preserved food in the U.S. was notoriously vile and adulterated with harsh chemicals. How did the pure food movement begin, and initiate national consumer protection laws?

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It's almost Halloween, so... When/how did the "creepy kid in touch with the spirit world" trope originate?

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Title	Upvotes	Mark as read	Favorited	Rating	Add to a list
Why did we forget the 1918 influenza pandemic?	11
How did Civil Rights Movement leaders combat escalating federal surveillance, intimidation, and violence?	11
After King Phillip's War Native American captives were sold to the West Indes. What do we know about the conditions awaiting them on the early Caribbean plantations?	11
The 54th Massachusetts Infantry Regiment was the second African-American regiment organized during the Civil War. Was the regiment drawn mostly from the local population, or did most soldiers travel from outside Massachusetts to join?	10
After the outcry over trauma and multiple fatalities, how did American football change in the early 1900s?	9
Was the Treasure Fleet ever captured on the journey home to Spain?	9
Did 20th century protest movements highlight individuals with limited mobility to present intentionally provocative footage when those members were arrested?	9
How does wealth redistribution work in potlatch ceremonies in the Pacific Northwest?	9
In the late 1800s-early 1900s preserved food in the U.S. was notoriously vile and adulterated with harsh chemicals. How did the pure food movement begin, and initiate national consumer protection laws?	9
It's almost Halloween, so... When/how did the "creepy kid in touch with the spirit world" trope originate?	8