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Were any werewolf or other creature myths based on real events?

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Pregnant women often wait until 12 weeks to announce their pregnancy given the fear of miscarriage. In the 17-1800s what was the courtesy for this? Given high infant mortality, would there be no announcement until a successful birth?

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Was there resistance to standardizing road signs and laws between states in the early 20th century?

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American crime films set between the 30s-90s often depict unaffiliated criminals who essentially did freelance jobs together, with no ties to a bigger organization. Is there any truth to this being commonplace, or simply artistic license?

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Pregnant women often wait until 12 weeks to announce their pregnancy given the fear of miscarriage. In the era/location that you study, what was the courtesy for this? Given high infant mortality, would there be no announcement until a successful birth?

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The abolition movement in the United States had widespread publications, and while controversial is something that certainly had organized supporters. Were there any equivalent movements supporting the rights of Native Americans, or any protests against violence towards them by white people?

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Were any werewolf or other creature myths based on real events?	154
Pregnant women often wait until 12 weeks to announce their pregnancy given the fear of miscarriage. In the 17-1800s what was the courtesy for this? Given high infant mortality, would there be no announcement until a successful birth?	12
Was there resistance to standardizing road signs and laws between states in the early 20th century?	6
American crime films set between the 30s-90s often depict unaffiliated criminals who essentially did freelance jobs together, with no ties to a bigger organization. Is there any truth to this being commonplace, or simply artistic license?	4
Pregnant women often wait until 12 weeks to announce their pregnancy given the fear of miscarriage. In the era/location that you study, what was the courtesy for this? Given high infant mortality, would there be no announcement until a successful birth?	2
The abolition movement in the United States had widespread publications, and while controversial is something that certainly had organized supporters. Were there any equivalent movements supporting the rights of Native Americans, or any protests against violence towards them by white people?	2