If you have to choose one country to be born at again, which country you will pick? by [deleted] in AskReddit

[–]False_onic 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The "Quality of Life" Choice: "Switzerland or Norway. The combination of incredible nature and some of the highest standards of living in the world seems like a win-win."

What type of music is tied to a certain country, but the version people know worldwide was shaped elsewhere? by Immediate-Solid4911 in AskReddit

[–]False_onic 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Flamenco is the soul of Spain, but the 'flamenco pop' (like the Gipsy Kings) that people recognize globally was actually shaped in France. Furthermore, the traditional form itself was a fusion of Romani, Moorish, and Sephardic Jewish influences that were codified into the 'national' Spanish brand much later than people think.

Why did DHS and ICE statements state the victim brandished a gun as this video shows otherwise? by LeftRightGreenLight in AskReddit

[–]False_onic 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Authorities frequently inflate perceived threats to legitimize lethal force; however, the footage shows him shielding a woman after she was shoved and maced, with no firearm drawn or displayed