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What biography of Napoleon would you recommend.

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Did the industrial revolution contribute to the abolition of slavery in the US and around the world?

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Free range parenting vs. "organized activities" for children -- there must be a history and a sociology for this -- it's happened during my lifetime, but I don't really understand how and when it happened, can someone explain?

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Help me put the "firehose of falsehood" into historical context

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One or two centuries ago, what happened to you if you ran out of money, you were unemployable (or couldn't find a job), and had no family or friends to help you?

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Development of the Atchafalaya River?

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What are some instances of historically important people having delusional disorder

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Help me understand the historical context of "the firehose of falsehood"

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How did Southern politicians in the 1940s and 1950s justify racial segregation and discrimination?

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When did everyone decide it's okay for soldiers to die in wars, but tragic for civilians to die in wars?

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Title	Upvotes	Mark as read	Favorited	Rating	Add to a list
What biography of Napoleon would you recommend.	6
Did the industrial revolution contribute to the abolition of slavery in the US and around the world?	6
Free range parenting vs. "organized activities" for children -- there must be a history and a sociology for this -- it's happened during my lifetime, but I don't really understand how and when it happened, can someone explain?	4
Help me put the "firehose of falsehood" into historical context	2
One or two centuries ago, what happened to you if you ran out of money, you were unemployable (or couldn't find a job), and had no family or friends to help you?	2
Development of the Atchafalaya River?	1
What are some instances of historically important people having delusional disorder	1
Help me understand the historical context of "the firehose of falsehood"	1
How did Southern politicians in the 1940s and 1950s justify racial segregation and discrimination?	1
When did everyone decide it's okay for soldiers to die in wars, but tragic for civilians to die in wars?	1