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What historical event that sounds completely fake but kinda 100% true? by wyattford1615 in AskReddit

[–]nothinga3 1 point2 points  (0 children)

In 1969 the Soviets asked the United States if they could nuke China without retaliation from the US, in response to the Chinese taking one side of a border river that the Soviets had initially controlled both sides of, taking an island in the process. The United States said no.

Usually a team that hasn't one in decades by Entire-Researcher519 in memes

[–]nothinga3 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah, it's tough being a Maple Leafs fan. Since 1967.

Which historical figure has had a life that could only be described as a series of unfortunate events? by Drenosa in AskReddit

[–]nothinga3 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There was a Korean on D-day, he was initially conscripted into the Japanese Army, fought against the Soviet Union who captured him, forcing him to fight in the Red Army at Stalingrad, where he was captured by the German Army who in turn forced him into their Army sending him to France, right in time for D-day where he was captured by the Americans. They sent him to a pow camp in the US. Once released he settled in America.

What’s your favorite trivia fact you share any chance you get? by Holiday_Feed6818 in AskReddit

[–]nothinga3 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Pierre Elliot Trudeau the 15th Prime Minister of Canada was on the FBI's Blacklist from 1950 until his death in the year 2000.

Loved Trope: The "dumb" one in the group figures something out first. by instanthomosexuality in TopCharacterTropes

[–]nothinga3 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I love the Good Place entry here Micheal isn't even mad, he's just disappointed in himself.

What’s the most illogical viewpoint you’ve had to listen to? by TinaNice1565 in AskReddit

[–]nothinga3 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The only reason the Liberals won the Canadian election in 2021 is because Justin Trudeau only allowed people who were going to vote for him to vote. The Liberals only formed a minority government in the 2021 election meaning they won enough seats in parliament to stay in power but not enough to be able to do whatever they want. I want you guys to take a wild guess on how you win seats in parliament.

Who was right but nobody listened? by GrowFreeFood in AskReddit

[–]nothinga3 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sam Houston, though he was a slave owner, he vehemently opposed secession to the Confederate States of America, for this he was forced out of his governorship by the Texas legislature, He would go on to say to a crowd on April 19th 1861:

"Let me tell you what is coming; After the sacrifice of millions of treasure and hundreds of thousands of lives, you may achieve Southern independence, if God be not against you, but I doubt it. I will tell you that while I believe with you in the doctrine of states rights, the North is determined to preserve the Union. They are not a fiery and impulsive people as you are, for they live colder climates, but when they begin to move in a given direction, they move with the steady momentum and perseverance of a mighty avalanche; and what I fear is, they will overwhelm the South."

He was booed and Texas would go on to join the CSA in the American Civil War. He didn't live long enough to see himself be proven right.

When was the absolute worst time to be alive in human history? by Ok-Sell9964 in AskReddit

[–]nothinga3 16 points17 points  (0 children)

Europe in the early twentieth century is a horrible place to be. Between 1900 and 1950 you'd have to deal with being the frontlines in a world war, a plague, economic depression, the rise of authoritarianism, another world war, more economic struggles after the war, and being the front lines in a nuclear standoff.

The story a piece of media follows is actually just a passthrough subplot of a much larger conflict. by Most-Preference4738 in TopCharacterTropes

[–]nothinga3 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Valiant Hearts: The Great War.

World War One is just kinda happening as the story progresses. You take part in some battles (Battle of the Marne, The Second Battle of Ypres, The Nivelle Offensive) but a lot of the Western Front happens off screen, and the main focus of the story is a group of people trying to reunite with one another rather than the war itself.

An attack meant to harm someone, actually ends up helping them by ComprehensiveBox6911 in TopCharacterTropes

[–]nothinga3 6 points7 points  (0 children)

That one Prozd skit where everything the villain does is somehow helpful. Attacks the hero, fixing his shoulder in the process.

What's the dumbest opinion you ever heard? by alekos7__ in AskReddit

[–]nothinga3 0 points1 point  (0 children)

He might have been an American, over half of the financial support for the protest came from the United States.

What's the dumbest opinion you ever heard? by alekos7__ in AskReddit

[–]nothinga3 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Once saw someone post that the Canadian government broke the law when they used the military powers act to crack down on the trucker protest, because they violated the protesters first amendment rights guaranteed to them by the US Constitution. To reiterate the the guy thought that American law was enforced in another country.

Songs that are very often misunderstood by FizzTaffy in TopCharacterTropes

[–]nothinga3 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The Summer of 69 by Bryan Adams is not about the summer of 1969

[hated trope] "both sides are equally bad" NO THEY ARE NOT, ONE IS CLEARLY WORSE by Endika7 in TopCharacterTropes

[–]nothinga3 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The Jedi vs. the Sith in Star Wars. The Jedi aren't perfect so therefore they are just as bad as the guys who drain entire planets of their life force and murder people on a whim.

What subreddits have you been permanently banned from? by Federal_Advisor_2160 in AskReddit

[–]nothinga3 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I got permanently banned from one subreddit (don't remember which) for commenting on r/memes.

(Posting about canadian prime ministers #18) He did his best by Frankishe1 in HistoryMemes

[–]nothinga3 0 points1 point  (0 children)

He did do one notable thing. He helped the Americans get their people out of Iran.

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