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When Southern US States seceded, did their Congressional Representatives leave immediately?

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In the past few hundred years, has there ever been a country that asked to join another country?

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Why did western architecture move away from the dome while the middle east used it more?

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Why didn't Eurasians ever develop "milpas" as seen in many societies in the Americas?

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When did Jewish traditions change from a larger headdress to the smaller yarmulke?

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Is it true that prior to the Civil War, people thought of their states first?

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Who were considered "white" for the Naturalization Act of 1790?

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How much was Western traditions of "free trade" influenced by Muslim philosophers?

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Did the British seize the firearms of American civilians during the years leading up to the American Revolution?

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What stopped Nixon's push for Universal Healthcare?

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Title	Upvotes	Mark as read	Favorited	Rating	Add to a list
When Southern US States seceded, did their Congressional Representatives leave immediately?	253
In the past few hundred years, has there ever been a country that asked to join another country?	76
Why did western architecture move away from the dome while the middle east used it more?	37
Why didn't Eurasians ever develop "milpas" as seen in many societies in the Americas?	25
When did Jewish traditions change from a larger headdress to the smaller yarmulke?	22
Is it true that prior to the Civil War, people thought of their states first?	14
Who were considered "white" for the Naturalization Act of 1790?	11
How much was Western traditions of "free trade" influenced by Muslim philosophers?	11
Did the British seize the firearms of American civilians during the years leading up to the American Revolution?	9
What stopped Nixon's push for Universal Healthcare?	8