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US Military History: I made it back alive, but I've been shot in the thigh. What sort of medical attention do I receive and what are my chances for survival in 1862, 1917, 1944, 1968, and 1991?

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"Robert Johnson sold his soul to the Devil to become a master of The Blues." What is the origin of this legend?

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Did the Roman legal definition of murder require malice aforethought?

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I've been asked to adapt a Native American legend for the stage. Can you tell me a good story?

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Why was Sam Houston unable to prevent Texas from joining the Confederacy?

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Did ancient societies have "Black Markets"?

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Was reading the Riot Act an effective means of dispersing an unlawful assembly?

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Did taboos about the treatment of the dead prevent Classical Greek physicians from practicing on cadavers?

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Which U.S. cities were targeted for nuclear strikes during the Cold War?

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When did the practice of maturing whisky in a barrel begin?

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Title	Upvotes	Mark as read	Favorited	Rating	Add to a list
US Military History: I made it back alive, but I've been shot in the thigh. What sort of medical attention do I receive and what are my chances for survival in 1862, 1917, 1944, 1968, and 1991?	593
"Robert Johnson sold his soul to the Devil to become a master of The Blues." What is the origin of this legend?	158
Did the Roman legal definition of murder require malice aforethought?	84
I've been asked to adapt a Native American legend for the stage. Can you tell me a good story?	44
Why was Sam Houston unable to prevent Texas from joining the Confederacy?	32
Did ancient societies have "Black Markets"?	31
Was reading the Riot Act an effective means of dispersing an unlawful assembly?	28
Did taboos about the treatment of the dead prevent Classical Greek physicians from practicing on cadavers?	18
Which U.S. cities were targeted for nuclear strikes during the Cold War?	15
When did the practice of maturing whisky in a barrel begin?	13