Has Don King killed more people than Charles Manson did with his own hands in 1971?
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Charles Manson is famous for a series of murders in 1971. Charles Manson's cult was responsible for seven deaths in 1971 but he was not present during the murders. Boxing promoter Don King has been charged with killing two people in incidents 13 years apart and settled out of court... The answer is: yes.

Did Native American tribes teach Spaniards how to cultivate maize?
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In 1492, Spanish settlers brought Maize back to Europe from America. Native Americans cultivated and bred the first maize from wild grasses.. The answer is: yes.

Was Jean Valjean imprisoned due to hunger?
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Jean Valjean was sentenced to imprisonment due to theft of property. The item Jean Valjean stole was a loaf of bread for his family.. The answer is: yes.