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I like all kinds of beer (good, bad, hoppy, sour, stout,ect). If I were to time travel to pre-prohibition, what could expect to drink around the country?

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I have always heard war was inevitable prior to World War 1. How certain were the European leaders of this? And how much did the commoners know?

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During his farewell address Washington urged that America not get involved in European affairs. How much weight did his statements on foreign policy carry over into future administrations?

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How large of an effect did the fall of Ottoman's have on today's political climate?

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How was the English spelling and pronunciation of Native American words decided?

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Why was Rocky Balboa not commercially and financially successful in Russia after he defeated Ivan Drago and ended the cold war?

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How did Capsicums/Chilies become staples in so many European and Asian cuisines in such a relatively short period?

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How common was male on male rape during sacking of cities?

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How would the South fared if they survived the war?

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I like all kinds of beer (good, bad, hoppy, sour, stout,ect). If I were to time travel to pre-prohibition, what could expect to drink around the country?	177
I have always heard war was inevitable prior to World War 1. How certain were the European leaders of this? And how much did the commoners know?	62
During his farewell address Washington urged that America not get involved in European affairs. How much weight did his statements on foreign policy carry over into future administrations?	9
How large of an effect did the fall of Ottoman's have on today's political climate?	6
How was the English spelling and pronunciation of Native American words decided?	6
Why was Rocky Balboa not commercially and financially successful in Russia after he defeated Ivan Drago and ended the cold war?	5
How did Capsicums/Chilies become staples in so many European and Asian cuisines in such a relatively short period?	5
How common was male on male rape during sacking of cities?	2
How would the South fared if they survived the war?	1