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Is there any record of what Orville Wright thought about modern aircraft? He died in 1948 and so would have seen the development of aviation become quite advanced. I would like to know what he thought about it.

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In the American West, what happened if a person or ranch tried to register a brand that could cover over an existing brand in that region? Was it denied because it could be used for rustling? Did they check first to make sure an existing brand couldn't be made into the new brand?

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Why exactly was Jan Carstensz the Dutch explorer ridiculed back home for reporting that he had seen snow near the equator on the peaks of New Guinea in 1623?

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Why did Germany need to defeat the RAF before being able to invade Britain in WW2?

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Were the photographs taken on the H.M.S Challenger scientific expedition in 1872-1876 the earliest images recorded of the world outside Europe?

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Is there a list of winners for the other three Panhellenic games (Pythian, Nemean & Isthmian) that existed along with the Ancient Olympics?

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What type of camera was used on the scientific voyage of the H.M.S Challenger in 1872?

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Did England (or the British empire) ever claim sovereignty over any land on the European continent, besides in France?

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Were early settlers in America surprised and puzzled that the climate was colder than they expected at those latitudes, based on their experience of European temperatures?

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When was the first recorded time in history famous sports people or celebrities had a benefit or charity match to raise funds for some special cause?

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Is there any record of what Orville Wright thought about modern aircraft? He died in 1948 and so would have seen the development of aviation become quite advanced. I would like to know what he thought about it.	30
In the American West, what happened if a person or ranch tried to register a brand that could cover over an existing brand in that region? Was it denied because it could be used for rustling? Did they check first to make sure an existing brand couldn't be made into the new brand?	23
Why exactly was Jan Carstensz the Dutch explorer ridiculed back home for reporting that he had seen snow near the equator on the peaks of New Guinea in 1623?	11
Why did Germany need to defeat the RAF before being able to invade Britain in WW2?	9
Were the photographs taken on the H.M.S Challenger scientific expedition in 1872-1876 the earliest images recorded of the world outside Europe?	6
Is there a list of winners for the other three Panhellenic games (Pythian, Nemean & Isthmian) that existed along with the Ancient Olympics?	3
What type of camera was used on the scientific voyage of the H.M.S Challenger in 1872?	3
Did England (or the British empire) ever claim sovereignty over any land on the European continent, besides in France?	2
Were early settlers in America surprised and puzzled that the climate was colder than they expected at those latitudes, based on their experience of European temperatures?	2
When was the first recorded time in history famous sports people or celebrities had a benefit or charity match to raise funds for some special cause?	1