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What city was the site of the first meeting of the United Nations General Assembly?

Which of the services resolved the Balcombe Street siege?

What purpose did the Bastille serve before it was stormed on July 14th 1789?

What was the chuckwagon used for on cattle drives?

What were once know as 'peelers'?