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When/Why did "mom and "dad" replace mother and father in the English language?

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What happened to the Populist Party in America?

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Where did the tradition of giving an apple to a teacher come from?

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Why is Columbus considered such a hero/explorer for Italian Americans? Why not Verrazano or Vespucci?

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Is there any evidence that Idi Amin was actually a cannibal?

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What were the views of Tammany Hall during the 1860s by both the poor and political alike?

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In the movie "Valkyrie" the actor portraying Carl Goerdeler states something along the lines of "You are in the presence of men who would have been in Hitler's inner circle, but refused " How true is this statement? How would Goerdeler,Beck, and etc been involved in Hitler's Germany?

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How long did it take for the Roman Empire to "fall"?

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How was Hitler's government structured?

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Contemporary views on Tammany Hall

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Title	Upvotes	Mark as read	Favorited	Rating	Add to a list
When/Why did "mom and "dad" replace mother and father in the English language?	992
What happened to the Populist Party in America?	93
Where did the tradition of giving an apple to a teacher come from?	56
Why is Columbus considered such a hero/explorer for Italian Americans? Why not Verrazano or Vespucci?	30
Is there any evidence that Idi Amin was actually a cannibal?	9
What were the views of Tammany Hall during the 1860s by both the poor and political alike?	5
In the movie "Valkyrie" the actor portraying Carl Goerdeler states something along the lines of "You are in the presence of men who would have been in Hitler's inner circle, but refused " How true is this statement? How would Goerdeler,Beck, and etc been involved in Hitler's Germany?	3
How long did it take for the Roman Empire to "fall"?	3
How was Hitler's government structured?	2
Contemporary views on Tammany Hall	1