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Why did the KKK burn crosses?

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How come sometimes I'll see a question on this sub, it'll say there are multiple comments, but then when I open the question, it's just the auto-mod?

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How did boxing, wrestling or other sports leagues where fluids can be easily mixed react at the onset of the HIV epidemic?

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After word got out that some the 1919 White Sox fixed the series, what were the reactions of members of the Reds?

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In colonial propaganda for independence from England, the colonies are often represented as a snake. Why a snake?

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When and how did our current year counting become common place?

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In the musical "Newsies," which takes place in 1899, Jack Kelly dreams of moving to Santa Fe. New Mexico was a territory, but not yet a state. What would have life been like for the average Santa Fe-ian?

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How accurate are royal approval ratings from mideveal times? Were commoners cautious about being accused of treason?

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Has there, in the history of human existence, ever been a perfectly popped bag of popcorn?

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Title	Upvotes	Mark as read	Favorited	Rating	Add to a list
Why did the KKK burn crosses?	180
How come sometimes I'll see a question on this sub, it'll say there are multiple comments, but then when I open the question, it's just the auto-mod?	35
How did boxing, wrestling or other sports leagues where fluids can be easily mixed react at the onset of the HIV epidemic?	15
After word got out that some the 1919 White Sox fixed the series, what were the reactions of members of the Reds?	8
In colonial propaganda for independence from England, the colonies are often represented as a snake. Why a snake?	3
When and how did our current year counting become common place?	2
In the musical "Newsies," which takes place in 1899, Jack Kelly dreams of moving to Santa Fe. New Mexico was a territory, but not yet a state. What would have life been like for the average Santa Fe-ian?	2
How accurate are royal approval ratings from mideveal times? Were commoners cautious about being accused of treason?	1
Has there, in the history of human existence, ever been a perfectly popped bag of popcorn?	0