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How far is it true that the treatment of gay people in many African nations today can be ascribed to the legacy of colonialism?

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When did the French pronunciation of French place names in the USA fade, and was there a period of time where choice of pronunciation was an indicator of social class?

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Can anyone recommend any books on the history of English folk traditions and seasonal festivals?

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How do we know about the history of Mayday?

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With such huge numbers of labourers working in industry and on huge infrastructure projects in the 19th - 20th centuries, how and why did America end up with poorer employment benefits and weaker unions than most European nations?

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How far is it true that the treatment of gay people in many African nations today can be ascribed to the legacy of colonialism?	100
When did the French pronunciation of French place names in the USA fade, and was there a period of time where choice of pronunciation was an indicator of social class?	33
Can anyone recommend any books on the history of English folk traditions and seasonal festivals?	4
How do we know about the history of Mayday?	3
With such huge numbers of labourers working in industry and on huge infrastructure projects in the 19th - 20th centuries, how and why did America end up with poorer employment benefits and weaker unions than most European nations?	3