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Popular culture often depicts male duelists. Are there any noteworthy examples of women dueling with swords, pistols, etc?

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What is the history of rising or standing in etiquette? (E.g. for a national anthem, portions of religious services, upon the entrance of a high-ranking individual, and so on)

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When was "the backpack" as we know it invented?

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What are the origins of nachos?

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What and when was the first instance of dairy terminology being applied to non-dairy products e.g. peanut butter?

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What's the context around this bizarre excerpt from Shulchan Aruch HaRav (19th-century Jewish law)?

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Prior to the advent of modern-day weather forecasting techniques, was there any advance warning of an incoming hurricane or tropical storm? If so, how was this predicted?

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Did past cultures understand there to be a relationship between temperature and food spoilage? Were for example, gastrointestinal illnesses noted more frequently during the warmer parts of the year?

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Are there any cultures known to have no musical tradition (prior to Western contact, I suppose).

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When in American history were laws first enacted to restrict ownership and usage of knives, swords, and other related items?

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Popular culture often depicts male duelists. Are there any noteworthy examples of women dueling with swords, pistols, etc?	3
What is the history of rising or standing in etiquette? (E.g. for a national anthem, portions of religious services, upon the entrance of a high-ranking individual, and so on)	3
When was "the backpack" as we know it invented?	3
What are the origins of nachos?	3
What and when was the first instance of dairy terminology being applied to non-dairy products e.g. peanut butter?	2
What's the context around this bizarre excerpt from Shulchan Aruch HaRav (19th-century Jewish law)?	2
Prior to the advent of modern-day weather forecasting techniques, was there any advance warning of an incoming hurricane or tropical storm? If so, how was this predicted?	2
Did past cultures understand there to be a relationship between temperature and food spoilage? Were for example, gastrointestinal illnesses noted more frequently during the warmer parts of the year?	2
Are there any cultures known to have no musical tradition (prior to Western contact, I suppose).	1
When in American history were laws first enacted to restrict ownership and usage of knives, swords, and other related items?	1