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In Hollywood films from the 40s and 50s (Gentlemen Prefer Blondes), TV shows (I Love Lucy) and modern pastiche of the time period (Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom), we see nightclub scenes with elaborate stage shows, intricate choreography, sets, and costuming. Was this at all common?	2462
I've read that one of the reasons that the Romans were so keen on conquering Britian was because of the wealth of minerals to be found there. What was Roman mining like? Of more interest, what were Roman mining towns like? What sort of military presence might there have been?	143
How common was trial by combat throughout history? How was it conducted?	38
How well were African American servicemen treated in Europe during/directly after WWII?	16
How did 19th (and earlier) century sailing ships provision themselves well enough that men could live on them for years?	14
Who was the "one woman" saved by Rescue Floatilla One on D-Day?	12
I am an American infantryman in WWII, and I have just survived stepping on a mine and losing my leg. What kind of support (monetary, medical, and otherwise) can I look forward to?	5
How did the concepts of official power in Ancient Rome (imperium, auctoritas, and potestas) actually work? What powers did they bestow? Who granted them? And was there an official list somewhere detailing who had these powers, or was it more of a matter of convention and custom?	3
Was the Sturmabteilung (SA) really largely composed of homosexuals? If so, how does this reconcile with Nazi Germany's views towards gay people?	1

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