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There are countless myths about Zues fathering an unknown number of children with random women all over Greece. Did women of ancient Greece regularly claim Zues fathered their child? Are there any real historical figures who claimed to be the child of Zues?

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In "The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly", Eli Wallach (the Ugly) goes to a gun shop with the guise of buying a gun. After he picks one, he then uses it to rob the shop owner, stealing the gun and money. How common was this? What precautions were used to stop this from happening?

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Why did the Titanic have third class passengers in the first place?

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Did George Washington know the new US Capital was to be named after him? What was his opinion on this? What were other names considered for the Capital?

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Were the signers of the Declaration of Independence wanted for treason? How did they escape capture?

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What were the popular vacation spots for Americans in the early 20th century?

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Were the signers of the Declaration of Independence wanted men?

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How much is 5 piastre in 1938 compared to today's USD?

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Waa "Good Afternoon" really an offensive phrase in Dickensian times?

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What was going on in Egypt during World War 2?

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There are countless myths about Zues fathering an unknown number of children with random women all over Greece. Did women of ancient Greece regularly claim Zues fathered their child? Are there any real historical figures who claimed to be the child of Zues?	242
In "The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly", Eli Wallach (the Ugly) goes to a gun shop with the guise of buying a gun. After he picks one, he then uses it to rob the shop owner, stealing the gun and money. How common was this? What precautions were used to stop this from happening?	79
Why did the Titanic have third class passengers in the first place?	53
Did George Washington know the new US Capital was to be named after him? What was his opinion on this? What were other names considered for the Capital?	25
Were the signers of the Declaration of Independence wanted for treason? How did they escape capture?	24
What were the popular vacation spots for Americans in the early 20th century?	9
Were the signers of the Declaration of Independence wanted men?	8
How much is 5 piastre in 1938 compared to today's USD?	5
Waa "Good Afternoon" really an offensive phrase in Dickensian times?	1
What was going on in Egypt during World War 2?	1