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Agnes Sorel supposedly wore gowns that exposed one breast at court and in turn was emulated by other women. Is there any truth/evidence such as extant garments to support this?

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Did the use of cornmeal on pizza dough start in Italy or America?

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Was the Pullman Strike and the corresponding killing of striking workers by soldiers not the reason for creating Labor Day?

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Agnes Sorel supposedly wore gowns that exposed one breast at court and in turn was emulated by other women. Is there any truth/evidence such as extant garments to support this?	351
Did the use of cornmeal on pizza dough start in Italy or America?	54
Was the Pullman Strike and the corresponding killing of striking workers by soldiers not the reason for creating Labor Day?	3