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In Western Armies when did the split between commissioned and non-commissioned officers happen? Who commissioned the first officers?

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Were there any fielded regiments during the American Civil War that do nor participate in any combat?

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What did bankruptcy look like in late 18th Century England and the United States? Were there annoying bill collectors hounding people too?

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Why did family rooms become necessary in addition to already common living rooms in homes?

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The Wikipedia article on "The Public Enemy" states that the use of live ammunition while filming movies was common practice at the time. Given the danger of live ammunition, is there any truth to this assertion?

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Why historically has the U.S. Marine Corps only had two locations for Boot Camp, and why are they located there?

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In 1822, Supreme Court Justice Story authored a uniform code for federal courts sitting in equity tht directed federal courts to refer to the High English Court of Chancery if the code was unclear. Why would the Supreme Court refer federal courts to look at English courts following the War of 1812?

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Why did double-breasted suits go out of style?

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What was the practice of law like in 19th Century America? Could the average person afford an attorney or did lawyers only focus on business and real estate law where money was plentiful?

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What texts besides the Bible have Presidents and other officials been sworn in on?

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In Western Armies when did the split between commissioned and non-commissioned officers happen? Who commissioned the first officers?	1
Were there any fielded regiments during the American Civil War that do nor participate in any combat?	1
What did bankruptcy look like in late 18th Century England and the United States? Were there annoying bill collectors hounding people too?	1
Why did family rooms become necessary in addition to already common living rooms in homes?	1
The Wikipedia article on "The Public Enemy" states that the use of live ammunition while filming movies was common practice at the time. Given the danger of live ammunition, is there any truth to this assertion?	1
Why historically has the U.S. Marine Corps only had two locations for Boot Camp, and why are they located there?	1
In 1822, Supreme Court Justice Story authored a uniform code for federal courts sitting in equity tht directed federal courts to refer to the High English Court of Chancery if the code was unclear. Why would the Supreme Court refer federal courts to look at English courts following the War of 1812?	1
Why did double-breasted suits go out of style?	1
What was the practice of law like in 19th Century America? Could the average person afford an attorney or did lawyers only focus on business and real estate law where money was plentiful?	1
What texts besides the Bible have Presidents and other officials been sworn in on?	1