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On September 14th of 1987, the New York Times newspaper was 1,612 pages and weighed 12 pounds. Why on Earth was it so long?

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In 1838 the governor of Missouri wrote that the Mormons "must be exterminated" and ordered state forces to do so. Why?

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How did Europeans come to understand that witches and magic aren't real?

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Did women and children really get to go first on lifeboats? If so... why?

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When did the average European realize that things like witchcraft and magic weren't real?

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How did the British reconcile having democracy at home but also having a massive empire?

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On September 14th of 1987, the New York Times newspaper was 1,612 pages and weighed 12 pounds. Why on Earth was it so long?	247	AskHistorians
In 1838 the governor of Missouri wrote that the Mormons "must be exterminated" and ordered state forces to do so. Why?	48	AskHistorians
How did Europeans come to understand that witches and magic aren't real?	12	AskHistorians
Did women and children really get to go first on lifeboats? If so... why?	4	AskHistorians
When did the average European realize that things like witchcraft and magic weren't real?	2	AskHistorians
How did the British reconcile having democracy at home but also having a massive empire?	1	AskHistorians