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

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What are the origins of nachos?

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How does the composition of the atmosphere vary with altitude, if at all? [Earth Science]

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Is it possible (physically, not financially) to build a telescope large enough to resolve stars in other galaxies?

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What determines the number of seeds in a particular piece of citrus fruit?

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

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Popular culture often depicts male duelists. Are there any noteworthy examples of women dueling with swords, pistols, etc?	3	AskHistorians
When was "the backpack" as we know it invented?	3	AskHistorians
What are the origins of nachos?	3	AskHistorians
How does the composition of the atmosphere vary with altitude, if at all? [Earth Science]	3	askscience
Is it possible (physically, not financially) to build a telescope large enough to resolve stars in other galaxies?	3	askscience
What determines the number of seeds in a particular piece of citrus fruit?	3	askscience
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	AskHistorians
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	AskHistorians
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	AskHistorians
What and when was the first instance of dairy terminology being applied to non-dairy products e.g. peanut butter?	2	AskHistorians