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Following the videogame market crash of the 80's, was there any other individuals attempting to revive the market before Nintendo?

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Prior to the bare knuckle fighting circuit, were there any serious attempts to monetize prize fighting?

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How long did it take for the modern Olympics to catch on as a major sporting event? What was the most popular events in the early days of the modern Olympics?

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Following the coup by the Hawaiian league but before the annexation by America, was there ever an attempt by the Hawaiian people to regain their right to self-rule?

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Why was the arms race of the early 20th century more tense than other periods where weapons technology took a massive leap?

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How common were deaths in the Greek Pankration? Was there a referee that stopped the fights when a fighter could no longer defend themselves similar to today?

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How did the legal practice of being allowed to kill your children if you were their family patriarch actually work in the Roman empire? Would the father ever have to prove he was justified in his actions?

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How were British soldiers returning home after the loss of the revolutionary war in the states treated by their countrymen?

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Given how many of the barbarian tribes took up roman customs and ideas following the collapse of the empire, why were the public baths never adopted?

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Did the government of Viking countries have any rules or regulations regarding raiding parties? If so, did different regions have any notable differences in rules? Did the government tax loot and if so, was there any form or memorable instance of tax dodging?

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Following the videogame market crash of the 80's, was there any other individuals attempting to revive the market before Nintendo?	2
Prior to the bare knuckle fighting circuit, were there any serious attempts to monetize prize fighting?	2
How long did it take for the modern Olympics to catch on as a major sporting event? What was the most popular events in the early days of the modern Olympics?	2
Following the coup by the Hawaiian league but before the annexation by America, was there ever an attempt by the Hawaiian people to regain their right to self-rule?	2
Why was the arms race of the early 20th century more tense than other periods where weapons technology took a massive leap?	2
How common were deaths in the Greek Pankration? Was there a referee that stopped the fights when a fighter could no longer defend themselves similar to today?	2
How did the legal practice of being allowed to kill your children if you were their family patriarch actually work in the Roman empire? Would the father ever have to prove he was justified in his actions?	2
How were British soldiers returning home after the loss of the revolutionary war in the states treated by their countrymen?	2
Given how many of the barbarian tribes took up roman customs and ideas following the collapse of the empire, why were the public baths never adopted?	2
Did the government of Viking countries have any rules or regulations regarding raiding parties? If so, did different regions have any notable differences in rules? Did the government tax loot and if so, was there any form or memorable instance of tax dodging?	2