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Have any of the First Ladies been opposed to their husbands' policies, vocally or otherwise (United States)?

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How did people refer to World War II in the beginning of the conflict?

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In America during World War II, what would happen if a man was drafted, and it turns out he wouldn't have made a good soldier?

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How did lobster go from a low class food to delicacy status in America?

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In the Disney movie "Pocahantas," the titular character seems to have no idea what gold is. Did Native Americans in the colonial era really not know what gold was, or is this an exaggeration?

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Is there any historical insight on why the Quran is organized the way it is today?

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How were frozen meals perceived when first introduced (U.S.)?

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What was the Nazi party's attitude towards science? Was scientific advancement/achievement a priority for them?

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In World War II, was there a "code-of-conduct" for United States soldiers in Japan when they encountered Japanese civilians?

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How prominent were rivalries between noble families in the Italian Renaissance, and how were these rivalries carried out?

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Title	Upvotes	Mark as read	Favorited	Rating	Add to a list
Have any of the First Ladies been opposed to their husbands' policies, vocally or otherwise (United States)?	294
How did people refer to World War II in the beginning of the conflict?	78
In America during World War II, what would happen if a man was drafted, and it turns out he wouldn't have made a good soldier?	49
How did lobster go from a low class food to delicacy status in America?	36
In the Disney movie "Pocahantas," the titular character seems to have no idea what gold is. Did Native Americans in the colonial era really not know what gold was, or is this an exaggeration?	32
Is there any historical insight on why the Quran is organized the way it is today?	21
How were frozen meals perceived when first introduced (U.S.)?	12
What was the Nazi party's attitude towards science? Was scientific advancement/achievement a priority for them?	6
In World War II, was there a "code-of-conduct" for United States soldiers in Japan when they encountered Japanese civilians?	5
How prominent were rivalries between noble families in the Italian Renaissance, and how were these rivalries carried out?	4