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Is there an historically significant reason why Alaska was purchased in 1867, just two years after the end of the Civil War, or is the timing irrelevant?

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How effective was solid shot against infantry in the 18th and 19th centuries and how often was it used?

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Is it true that .50 caliber machine guns were used as sniper weapons in both Korea and Vietnam?

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In 1917, China declared war on Germany. Was this to only garner favor with the likely victorious allies or was it due to other things, like unrestricted submarine warfare? What role did China play in the war?

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According to “The Annals and Scandals of Henderson County, KY,”Corydon High School had 5 grades - 9-13 - before you could get a high school diploma. Did other early 20th century high schools require a 13th grade?

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When were the first appeals courts that review trial decisions developed that did not involve an appeal to a monarch?

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What led to the creation of the ranks E-8 and E-9 in all branches of the U.S. military?

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Chips and dip became popular following a Lipton advertisement for their French onion dip ran in the 1950s. Were chips and dip known before this? How were chips eaten if dip was not common?

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Was the Brady Bunch regarded as "edgy" for its depiction of a blended family in 1969?

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What honors did soldiers get if they captured an opposing units colors in Napoleonic combat?

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Is there an historically significant reason why Alaska was purchased in 1867, just two years after the end of the Civil War, or is the timing irrelevant?	2
How effective was solid shot against infantry in the 18th and 19th centuries and how often was it used?	1
Is it true that .50 caliber machine guns were used as sniper weapons in both Korea and Vietnam?	1
In 1917, China declared war on Germany. Was this to only garner favor with the likely victorious allies or was it due to other things, like unrestricted submarine warfare? What role did China play in the war?	1
According to “The Annals and Scandals of Henderson County, KY,”Corydon High School had 5 grades - 9-13 - before you could get a high school diploma. Did other early 20th century high schools require a 13th grade?	1
When were the first appeals courts that review trial decisions developed that did not involve an appeal to a monarch?	1
What led to the creation of the ranks E-8 and E-9 in all branches of the U.S. military?	1
Chips and dip became popular following a Lipton advertisement for their French onion dip ran in the 1950s. Were chips and dip known before this? How were chips eaten if dip was not common?	1
Was the Brady Bunch regarded as "edgy" for its depiction of a blended family in 1969?	1
What honors did soldiers get if they captured an opposing units colors in Napoleonic combat?	1