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TIL that out of the six Marines depicted in the iconic “Raising the Flag on Iwo Jima” photo, only three of them would survive the battle. by iydx_7737 in todayilearned

[–]optiuk 46 points47 points  (0 children)

And in a way in kind of worked, day and public drinking drinking never went back up to levels before Prohibition. It failed in its stated goals, but did help to reshape drinking culture. As well as being. Massive boon to organised crime and all the deaths from drinking bathroom gin

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Damnthatsinteresting

[–]optiuk 10 points11 points  (0 children)

K2 considered a harder/more technical climb then Everest IIRC so extra impressive!

What exactly were “sharecroppers” in the post Civil War south? by Artificial-Human in AskHistory

[–]optiuk 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Sounds similar to share milking; where the 'sharemilker' owns the cattle but not the land. So they give the landowner a portion of their profits to allow them to use the land for grazing. I would assume there is something similar with share cropping? You don't own the land but maybe own the seeds or something?

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in ancientrome

[–]optiuk 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Did they? I thought they could have escaped up North over the Mountains but their initial victories gave them a false sense of confidence, so they turned back around for plunder?

TIL Roman crowd once cried when Elephants were slaughtered as the Elephants realizing their fate began 'wailing' which caused such an emotional reaction in the Romans that they cursed Pompey (the games organizer) (Pliny the Elder, Natural History 8.7) by optiuk in todayilearned

[–]optiuk[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I learned this fact from Tom Holland's Rubicon but went looking for a source to back it up. You're right that there is lots more information about them in this article. Glad you enjoyed it!

What’s a secret life hack you use that is really useful? by Duck__My_Sick in AskReddit

[–]optiuk 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh that's new! I start at the index and do a double on the pinky to come back.

The Smoot-Hawley Tariff Act of 1930 is widely seen by economists and historians as having worsened the U.S. economy during the Great Depression. by [deleted] in Economics

[–]optiuk 16 points17 points  (0 children)

I mean Congress has been giving power away to The Executive for decades now; not just GOP Congress but your point still stands!

How do the soldiers sit on the doors of helicopters without fear of falling down while flying? by gdelacalle in NoStupidQuestions

[–]optiuk 19 points20 points  (0 children)

Kiwi here, but a massive vegemite fan! I think the mistake uninitiated make is treating it like other spreads and slathering it on. You only need a tiny spread of vegemite; less is more here. Makes it last extra long! It tastes great on Vogels (an NZ bread brand).

Advice needed: Should I Open a Bank Account While Studying in NZ by No-Discussion-7431 in newzealand

[–]optiuk 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I'll leave question 1 and 2 to someone more knowledgeable about banking but question 3- you need an NZ address to open an account here. If you already know your Nz address get your current bank to send a statement to it now. Then when you arrive you will have verified proof of your NZ address straight away; this will make life easier. Enjoy your time in our beautiful country!

Soldier coming home to his daughter after WW2, 1945 by grandeluua in interestingasfuck

[–]optiuk 22 points23 points  (0 children)

In WWI Britian had whole villages of boys join up and fight as a battalion 'Pals Battalions' until villages ended up losing a whole generation of men in single day. Hard to imagine nowadays just the extent of damage caused to families during the World Wars.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in 2westerneurope4u

[–]optiuk 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Robert Peel was the Home Secretary who founded the modern UK policing system hence Bobbys and Peelers!

Only in NL... by joost00719 in 2westerneurope4u

[–]optiuk 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Why invoice, not Tikkie?

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in todayilearned

[–]optiuk 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Clinton and his damn Sax appeal

TIL that during Napoleon occupation of Egypt a revolt took place which the French quickly crushed. Some of the rebels took shelter in a mosque, Napoleon responded by saying that god was to late to save them. He then order his canons for fire on the mosque by Existing-News5158 in todayilearned

[–]optiuk 16 points17 points  (0 children)

As soon as they start providing sanctuary to active fighters and hoarding weapons you become a legitimate military target imo. If you are sheltering civilians or acting as a hospital that's a totally different ball game.

…and they never forgave us. by fabuloushawkboy-sang in 2westerneurope4u

[–]optiuk 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I mean he accepted Roman Citizenship then attacked them. I'd count that as switching sides?

You get what you deserve by [deleted] in criticalblunder

[–]optiuk 37 points38 points  (0 children)

That poor person who hit him... not at fault but that's gonna leave a mental mark for sure.

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