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The American Civil War was often described as "brother against brother" or "father against son." Was there ever a situation where women disagreed with their husbands and parted ways?

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What's that joke that went around amongst pilots during WWII where the punchline was "if you see nothing, it's the Luftwaffe?"

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What is the Nixon Shock and how did it affect the Australian economy in the 70s?

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Roman story about two generals (?) communicating a strategy by cutting off tall ears of corn?

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Is it true that the term "wife beater" for tank tops originated in the Middle Ages?

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The American Civil War was often described as "brother against brother" or "father against son." Was there ever a situation where women disagreed with their husbands and parted ways?	2167
What's that joke that went around amongst pilots during WWII where the punchline was "if you see nothing, it's the Luftwaffe?"	1376
What is the Nixon Shock and how did it affect the Australian economy in the 70s?	8
Roman story about two generals (?) communicating a strategy by cutting off tall ears of corn?	6
Is it true that the term "wife beater" for tank tops originated in the Middle Ages?	0