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In 1791, when the 2nd amendment was truly about militias and muskets, was there any debate about gun control?

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Why is Thai food so popular in the US?

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Where and when did the tradition of throwing coins in fountains originate?

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Why do many black Americans have presidential last names?

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When did the lawn become standard in homes? What was the reason?

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Other than monarchies, have a husband and wife ever seperately led a country?

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When and how did the tradition of playing the winner’s national anthem at sporting events arise?

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How did the monocle come to be associated with German military officers of WW2?

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Title	Upvotes	Mark as read	Favorited	Rating	Add to a list
In 1791, when the 2nd amendment was truly about militias and muskets, was there any debate about gun control?	178
Why is Thai food so popular in the US?	64
Where and when did the tradition of throwing coins in fountains originate?	25
Why do many black Americans have presidential last names?	20
When did the lawn become standard in homes? What was the reason?	8
Other than monarchies, have a husband and wife ever seperately led a country?	2
When and how did the tradition of playing the winner’s national anthem at sporting events arise?	1
How did the monocle come to be associated with German military officers of WW2?	0