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In 1879, Australian outlaw Ned Kelly and other members of his gang, used sets of homemade armor to rob a police train. This armor was highly effective, stopping many bullets. Why wasn't it adopted by militarizes of the time, and used in future conflicts like the first world war?

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How did the US federal and state governments respond to the spanish flu?

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Why was the USA called "The Union" in the Civil War?

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In 1879, Australian outlaw Ned Kelly and other members of his gang, used sets of homemade armor to rob a police train. This armor was highly effective, stopping many bullets. Why wasn't it adopted by militarizes of the time, and used in future conflicts like the first world war?	227
How did the US federal and state governments respond to the spanish flu?	1
Why was the USA called "The Union" in the Civil War?	0