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Charles Curtis was a Kansas politician of Native American descent. In the 1920's he rose to Senate Majority Leader and later Vice President. Did he face any notable opposition due to his ethnic background?

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When and How did pizza become a staple of American culture?

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Is it true Napoleon had a plan to conquer America?

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I read something referencing the "Mortgage of Denmark", where a King basically 'sold' different parts of the country to German rulers and subsequent Kings had to buy the land back. Is there somewhere I can learn more about how this happened? How does a country mortgage its territory?

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What were the naval capabilities of the Aztecs/Inca/Maya?

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Has Guatemala/Mexico/USA/Honduras ever expressed interest in acquiring Belize from Britain?

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Why are Canadas Western Provinces larger than USAs western States?

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I'm a child in Rural Germany, around the 17th/18th Century. What diseases are most likely to kill me?

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Why was the Postmaster General removed from the U.S. Cabinet?

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Was there anything like political parties in Ancient Rome?

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Charles Curtis was a Kansas politician of Native American descent. In the 1920's he rose to Senate Majority Leader and later Vice President. Did he face any notable opposition due to his ethnic background?	10
When and How did pizza become a staple of American culture?	9
Is it true Napoleon had a plan to conquer America?	9
I read something referencing the "Mortgage of Denmark", where a King basically 'sold' different parts of the country to German rulers and subsequent Kings had to buy the land back. Is there somewhere I can learn more about how this happened? How does a country mortgage its territory?	9
What were the naval capabilities of the Aztecs/Inca/Maya?	9
Has Guatemala/Mexico/USA/Honduras ever expressed interest in acquiring Belize from Britain?	9
Why are Canadas Western Provinces larger than USAs western States?	8
I'm a child in Rural Germany, around the 17th/18th Century. What diseases are most likely to kill me?	8
Why was the Postmaster General removed from the U.S. Cabinet?	8
Was there anything like political parties in Ancient Rome?	7