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After decolonization, why did the former colonizers' languages retain official status?

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What examples are there of homegrown alphabets in the modern era, as opposed to adoption of historic ones?

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Why is President Buchanan faulted for failing to prevent the American Civil War?

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How would wayfinding be done before universal literacy?

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Where does the practice of adding cream and sugar to coffee originate?

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Why were so many liquors historically used as medicine?

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Why did the Puerto Rican independence movement end up petering out?

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Title	Upvotes	Mark as read	Favorited	Rating	Add to a list
After decolonization, why did the former colonizers' languages retain official status?	5
What examples are there of homegrown alphabets in the modern era, as opposed to adoption of historic ones?	5
Why is President Buchanan faulted for failing to prevent the American Civil War?	5
How would wayfinding be done before universal literacy?	3
Where does the practice of adding cream and sugar to coffee originate?	2
Why were so many liquors historically used as medicine?	1
Why did the Puerto Rican independence movement end up petering out?	1