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Why did Hitler serve only 9 months in prison after being convicted of treason for leading the Beer Hall Putsch?
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In 1804 the Vice President of the US, Aaron Burr, killed a major political adversary, Alexander Hamilton, in a dual. How did the president at the time, Thomas Jefferson, react to this?
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I heard 'saved by the bell' is a reference to when people would 'die' and be buried their family wasn't always sure they were really dead and would tie a string to their finger that would go to a bell, so they could ring it if they ended up waking up. Is there any truth to this?
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In South Africa, being plus-sized is considered attractive in a woman. Are these recent beauty standards, or has this been the case for some time?
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