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Why was the second Amendment the only amendment in the American Bill of Rights that included an explanation for itself?

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The body of Founders of the United States seemed to have a Deist bent of notable mention. When did Deism lose its place as a philosophy held by people in power? (Or is the premise of the question a false one?)

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I understand how the Cold War affected the balance between "Conservative" and "Liberal" Christians in the United States. But did the Cold War also change the theology of the "Conservatives?"

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Was the Boxer Rebellion / Boxer Uprising pan-racial within China?

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How did the board game Go (Weiqi) survive the Cultural Revolution in China?

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When people in your area of expertise commented on what would and would not define their era, how much was correct and incorrect?

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Today we have demagogues who lament that rap music is low art and bad for the youth. Were there similar criticisms of Motown when it was big?

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Is there a resource that compiles mentions of historical events by politicians in the news?

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What area of history would you recommend to a fan of A Song of Ice and Fire?

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Title	Upvotes	Mark as read	Favorited	Rating	Add to a list
Why was the second Amendment the only amendment in the American Bill of Rights that included an explanation for itself?	248
The body of Founders of the United States seemed to have a Deist bent of notable mention. When did Deism lose its place as a philosophy held by people in power? (Or is the premise of the question a false one?)	70
I understand how the Cold War affected the balance between "Conservative" and "Liberal" Christians in the United States. But did the Cold War also change the theology of the "Conservatives?"	30
Was the Boxer Rebellion / Boxer Uprising pan-racial within China?	14
How did the board game Go (Weiqi) survive the Cultural Revolution in China?	4
When people in your area of expertise commented on what would and would not define their era, how much was correct and incorrect?	3
Today we have demagogues who lament that rap music is low art and bad for the youth. Were there similar criticisms of Motown when it was big?	2
Is there a resource that compiles mentions of historical events by politicians in the news?	2
What area of history would you recommend to a fan of A Song of Ice and Fire?	2