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Was there actually a famous magician named Mr. Mysterio in the early 20th century? Or is my magic education based on a lie?
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The 90s US Presidential elections seem to have had a more successful third party presence than other elections. Why was Ross Perot more successful than previous third party candidates?
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How did artists earning residuals and royalties for their work on movies and television, on top of the upfront payment, become a thing in Hollywood contracts?
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In “The Persians” by Aeschylus (472 BCE), there is lengthy discussion of the origins of the Persian War, as well as some of its battles. How familiar would audiences seeing the play at the time be with the overall military history of the war?
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How have 19th century publications like "The New York Times" and "The Economist" managed to stay in operation for over 150 years, and with such widespread success, compared to other media outlets of the time?
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Was the Gunpowder Treason Plot a genuine reaction to anti-Catholicism in England, or was that just an excuse the conspirators capitalized on in a quest to seize power?
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The Greco-Roman world had famous athletic events like the Olympics and gladiator fights. Were there similarly major sporting events in Asia and Africa during the ancient and pre-modern/pre-colonial periods?
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Were there major athletic competitions and events in pre-modern/pre-colonial Africa and Asia, similar to sporting events like the Olympics and gladiator fights in ancient Greece/Rome?
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How did the Continental Congress have the power to declare independence on behalf of all the colonists in the 13 colonies?
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