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What is the history of the idea of "political correctness," i.e., such values as inclusiveness, cultural sensitivity, and appreciation of diversity? For example, how new is the idea that we shouldn't perpetuate ethnic stereotypes?

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How accurate is the HBO series Deadwood, about a gold-mining camp in South Dakota in the 1870s?

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This imgur post makes a lot of surprising claims about medieval warfare, without any citations. Would any medievalist like to evaluate some of them?

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How accurate is the Netflix show Peaky Blinders, about gangsters in post-WWI England?

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How accurately does the computer game Crusader Kings II capture the realities of life under feudalism?

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What is the history of the idea of "political correctness," i.e., such values as inclusiveness, cultural sensitivity, and appreciation of diversity? For example, how new is the idea that we shouldn't perpetuate ethnic stereotypes? To put it bluntly, have people always been xenophobic and racist?

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Did anyone celebrate "Pi Day" on March 14th, 1592 or 1593?

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What is the history of the idea of "political correctness," i.e., such values as inclusiveness, cultural sensitivity, and appreciation of diversity? For example, how new is the idea that we shouldn't perpetuate ethnic stereotypes?	191
How accurate is the HBO series Deadwood, about a gold-mining camp in South Dakota in the 1870s?	166
This imgur post makes a lot of surprising claims about medieval warfare, without any citations. Would any medievalist like to evaluate some of them?	69
How accurate is the Netflix show Peaky Blinders, about gangsters in post-WWI England?	5
How accurately does the computer game Crusader Kings II capture the realities of life under feudalism?	3
What is the history of the idea of "political correctness," i.e., such values as inclusiveness, cultural sensitivity, and appreciation of diversity? For example, how new is the idea that we shouldn't perpetuate ethnic stereotypes? To put it bluntly, have people always been xenophobic and racist?	1
Did anyone celebrate "Pi Day" on March 14th, 1592 or 1593?	0