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J.R.R. Tolkein single-handedly created our modern conception of staple fantasy races such as Elves, Dwarves, and Orcs. Are his versions based on earlier legends, or did he invent them wholesale?

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How accurate are Bill O'Reilly's "Killing ____" books?

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Has an empire built on "Invade everything as fast as we can" ever succeeded?

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J.R.R. Tolkein single-handedly created our modern conception of staple fantasy races such as Elves, Dwarves, and Orcs. Are his versions based on earlier legends, or did he invent them wholesale?	4866
How accurate are Bill O'Reilly's "Killing ____" books?	32
Has an empire built on "Invade everything as fast as we can" ever succeeded?	1