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How did Somalia fall into complete chaos in the late 1980s?

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What are some "neglected" historical topics that you'd like to see more programing about on networks such as the History Channel?

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What Native American tribes live life the most like "the old days"?

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How much pressure was the Titanic under to arrive on time? How much of that pressure was self-imposed?

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How extensive was smoking of tobacco and marijuana by Native Americans pre-1492? Were those the two most popular plants to smoke?

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Did people used to challenge Albert Einstein to "brain games" in the same way that random people sometimes hassle/challenge famous boxing champions?

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Did Galileo ever talk about his own genius?

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What is the first recorded instance of "trash-talking" by a historical figure in The American Revolutionary War.

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Has a country or civilization ever valued the right of free speech as much as the U.S.A.? If not who is in "second place"?

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Which U.S. President had the best sense of humor?

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Title	Upvotes	Mark as read	Favorited	Rating	Add to a list
How did Somalia fall into complete chaos in the late 1980s?	6
What are some "neglected" historical topics that you'd like to see more programing about on networks such as the History Channel?	5
What Native American tribes live life the most like "the old days"?	5
How much pressure was the Titanic under to arrive on time? How much of that pressure was self-imposed?	5
How extensive was smoking of tobacco and marijuana by Native Americans pre-1492? Were those the two most popular plants to smoke?	4
Did people used to challenge Albert Einstein to "brain games" in the same way that random people sometimes hassle/challenge famous boxing champions?	4
Did Galileo ever talk about his own genius?	3
What is the first recorded instance of "trash-talking" by a historical figure in The American Revolutionary War.	2
Has a country or civilization ever valued the right of free speech as much as the U.S.A.? If not who is in "second place"?	1
Which U.S. President had the best sense of humor?	1