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How did Times New Roman become the go-to, most accepted, and most well known font?	1158
During the height and end stages of WWII, how common was it for soldiers to use enemies' equipment or supplies, as replacements for their own or in addition to?	888
Why are letters written by American Civil War soldiers so well worded and articulate even though the majority of soldiers weren't very well educated?	181
In America, we have a classic image of either a handsome suitor gripping a rose with his teeth and dangerous soldier holding onto a knife in the same way. Do these images have any basis in reality or historical significance?	156
Around the turn of the 20th century, when horse and buggies were the dominant form if transportation, what were some common "Rules of the Road"? How much did it differ, or resemble, our current driving behaviors, courtesies, annoyances, etc?	132
From the time soldiers first began being issued weapons, up until advent of firearms, how common was it for a soldier to carry their own personal weapons into battle and not the ones issued to them from commanders?	15
Are there any instances of WWII soldiers being reprimanded or punished by their own comrades for deliberately targeting Medics during battles?	11
During the turn of the 20th century, when the field of Medicine was developing at a tremendous rate, what was the general opinion of the public to Doctors experimenting with new procedures and practices?	6
I was watching a WWII documentary and saw a civilian with the letters K and L painted on his jacket, what did this signify?	6
Was there a similar "baby boom" after the American War of Independence? If so, are there any similarities between that generation of Baby Boomers and of the generation we know today?	2

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