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I've read multiple articles that state the American english accent is actually what proper English sounded like, pre the America's. Apparently it's the British accent that has changed. How true is this?

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When the US started imposing "No shirts, no shoes, no service!" Did the country scoff and create a backlash like we're currently seeing with the mask directive?

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When talking of recent history, we seem to group fads and patterns by decade. Has it always been this way, or is this way of cataloging history something unique to the 20th century?

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Did people throughout history catagorize foods as we do now? Was there an importance placed on the diversity of diet in regions where multiple options were available?

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Is there documentation of favorite recipes from early westetn civilization that are no longer made?

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The superbowl halftime show is arguably more popular than the game itself. At what point did this happen, when people would tune in even if they didn't like the sport? Was it seen as controversial?

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I've read multiple articles that state the American english accent is actually what proper English sounded like, pre the America's. Apparently it's the British accent that has changed. How true is this?	73
When the US started imposing "No shirts, no shoes, no service!" Did the country scoff and create a backlash like we're currently seeing with the mask directive?	33
When talking of recent history, we seem to group fads and patterns by decade. Has it always been this way, or is this way of cataloging history something unique to the 20th century?	17
Did people throughout history catagorize foods as we do now? Was there an importance placed on the diversity of diet in regions where multiple options were available?	8
Is there documentation of favorite recipes from early westetn civilization that are no longer made?	2
The superbowl halftime show is arguably more popular than the game itself. At what point did this happen, when people would tune in even if they didn't like the sport? Was it seen as controversial?	1