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In the videogame Mafia II, the main protagonist is offered a choice between going to jail or joining the army during World War Two. Was offering convicts this alternative to jail a real practice, and if so what crimes would be too serious for it to be allowed?

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My tour guide explained to us why tea is named a variation of "Chay" in most Asian cultures but Tea in European ones. Is this explanation correct?

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In the videogame Mafia II, the main protagonist is offered a choice between going to jail or joining the army during World War Two. Was offering convicts this alternative to jail a real practice, and if so what crimes would be too serious for it to be allowed?	272
My tour guide explained to us why tea is named a variation of "Chay" in most Asian cultures but Tea in European ones. Is this explanation correct?	41