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What was the relationship like between Teddy Roosevelt and FDR? I know that TR walked Eleanor down the aisle for their wedding but beyond that, how did they get along?

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When did colors begin to be used as surnames and why?

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Is the Declaration of Independence an actual law or is it just a declaration? Also, was it actually sent to King George III and if so, was there a formal response?

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I recall hearing that during the American Revolution there were a number of skirmishes on the British mainland. Is this true?

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If King Edward VIII been allowed to marry Wallis Simpson and they remained childless, Elizabeth II would still be queen today. What differences do you think that would have between that reign and the one she actually had?

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What is the earliest historical record ever, the very first writing or artwork that separated prehistory from recorded history?

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It's there even a slight possibility of there being "the troubles" with Scotland and the rest of the UK over the independence referendum?

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Is there any was that photography could have been accidentally discovered in the 11th century when the camera obscura was invented?

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How accurate are depictions of early Presidents walking around without escort? I find it hard to believe they wouldn't have at least one bodyguard or soldier accompanying them.

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Why is the President pro tempore of the Senate the third in line to the presidency when its inevitably an elderly Senator who serves in that position?

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What was the relationship like between Teddy Roosevelt and FDR? I know that TR walked Eleanor down the aisle for their wedding but beyond that, how did they get along?	441
When did colors begin to be used as surnames and why?	15
Is the Declaration of Independence an actual law or is it just a declaration? Also, was it actually sent to King George III and if so, was there a formal response?	10
I recall hearing that during the American Revolution there were a number of skirmishes on the British mainland. Is this true?	7
If King Edward VIII been allowed to marry Wallis Simpson and they remained childless, Elizabeth II would still be queen today. What differences do you think that would have between that reign and the one she actually had?	3
What is the earliest historical record ever, the very first writing or artwork that separated prehistory from recorded history?	1
It's there even a slight possibility of there being "the troubles" with Scotland and the rest of the UK over the independence referendum?	1
Is there any was that photography could have been accidentally discovered in the 11th century when the camera obscura was invented?	1
How accurate are depictions of early Presidents walking around without escort? I find it hard to believe they wouldn't have at least one bodyguard or soldier accompanying them.	1
Why is the President pro tempore of the Senate the third in line to the presidency when its inevitably an elderly Senator who serves in that position?	0