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I'm an adult in the 1960s US, and I want to see the Beatles when they come to NY next month. Since there's no internet, how do I buy my ticket? Where do I get the ticket from?

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During the Golden Age of Piracy (1650 to 1730), was there "piracy insurance"? If so, was there ever insurance fraud (ie: A merchant organizes for a ship to be "pirated" to make a claim, while still profiting from sale of the goods)?

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Is it true that "virtually 99%" of oblate children chose to live a monastic lifestyle? Is there any evidence of these children deciding against this lifestyle? & 1 more question.

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Why was the turnout so high in the 1836 election (80.2%) compared to 1832 (57.8%)?

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"The Soviets saw America's rebuilding efforts in Europe and Japan as the US trying to expand its markets - which is exactly what they were doing" - how accurate is this statement?

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What's a typical breakfast-lunch-dinner in 60s America for a middle class working man?

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Why did Liechtenstein (and 3 other countries) not ratify the 1972 UNESCO Convention?

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Who is the father of Tourquatus Torquatus de Rennes?

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Were soldiers under Alexander the Great really rich?

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In 12th Century England, what was the difference between a Duke and an Earl?

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I'm an adult in the 1960s US, and I want to see the Beatles when they come to NY next month. Since there's no internet, how do I buy my ticket? Where do I get the ticket from?	166
During the Golden Age of Piracy (1650 to 1730), was there "piracy insurance"? If so, was there ever insurance fraud (ie: A merchant organizes for a ship to be "pirated" to make a claim, while still profiting from sale of the goods)?	58
Is it true that "virtually 99%" of oblate children chose to live a monastic lifestyle? Is there any evidence of these children deciding against this lifestyle? & 1 more question.	27
Why was the turnout so high in the 1836 election (80.2%) compared to 1832 (57.8%)?	13
"The Soviets saw America's rebuilding efforts in Europe and Japan as the US trying to expand its markets - which is exactly what they were doing" - how accurate is this statement?	13
What's a typical breakfast-lunch-dinner in 60s America for a middle class working man?	13
Why did Liechtenstein (and 3 other countries) not ratify the 1972 UNESCO Convention?	12
Who is the father of Tourquatus Torquatus de Rennes?	10
Were soldiers under Alexander the Great really rich?	8
In 12th Century England, what was the difference between a Duke and an Earl?	5