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Was Britain's abolition of the slave trade a selfless act of virtue or were there any ulterior motives behind the decision?

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Is there any particular reason why so many people in the United States claim Cherokee ancestry?

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How did law enforcement deal with rural moonshiners during prohibition? Likewise, what techniques did moonshiners use to evade capture?

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How exactly are the different football codes (NFL, Aussie Rules, Rugby, Soccer etc) related? Has anyone attempted creating a phylogeny chart of these sports?

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Was Britain's abolition of the slave trade a selfless act of virtue or were there any ulterior motives behind the decision?	203
Is there any particular reason why so many people in the United States claim Cherokee ancestry?	40
How did law enforcement deal with rural moonshiners during prohibition? Likewise, what techniques did moonshiners use to evade capture?	25
How exactly are the different football codes (NFL, Aussie Rules, Rugby, Soccer etc) related? Has anyone attempted creating a phylogeny chart of these sports?	13