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Dodaddydont t1_j6lxjzo wrote
Reply to comment by RogerPackinrod in TIL that between 1895 and 1908 the population of the Belgian Congo declined by between 2 and 13 million due to colonial brutality and diseases caused by colonialism. by hetkleinezusje
They probably didn’t do census’s there at that time
Belongs-InTheTrash t1_j6lxcfs wrote
Reply to comment by Chillchinchila1 in TIL that between 1895 and 1908 the population of the Belgian Congo declined by between 2 and 13 million due to colonial brutality and diseases caused by colonialism. by hetkleinezusje
For real like did this person really write “at least Hitler had semi redeeming qualities” and get upvotes
Farados55 t1_j6lxayb wrote
Reply to comment by BostonUniStudent in TIL that the civilian ship pilot in Dunkirk is based off a real person - Charles Lightoller, the second officer of the Titanic who sailed his own ship to save 127 servicemen at Dunkirk by flotiste
The takeaways were that fear makes you do inhuman or dangerous things. Like when the Highlanders wanted to make the disguised Frenchman get off the boat. Those things have unintended consequences. Those things actually don’t matter at all, sometimes.
That not all heroic acts end in glory. A lot of people die in wars, tragic and mundane deaths. But they're still heroes nonetheless. George was a hero because he risked his life to help his nation's army, despite the circumstances of his death. Peter asked him "Do you know where we're going?" and George simply replies "France." He doesn't realize the severity of the situation, much less that a man traumatized by a near death experience could kill him even if he is on his own side.
The British people came to the aid of their soldiers, but it wasn't all glory and easy. That is the real purpose of the Moonstone's involvement.
Farrier is the other side of this I think. He fully knows the consequences of his actions. Not having enough fuel to return to England might mean his death or capture. But he does it to help his comrades and ultimately his nation. This stark contrast goes to show just how sad yet meaningful George’s death is.
It's funny that you say "Fear PTSD cowards" because the dad addresses George's question of "Is he a coward?" with "He's shell shocked, he's not himself, and might not ever be."
BCProgramming t1_j6lx2nu wrote
Reply to comment by TheReal_AlphaPatriot in TIL your computer keyboard is 20,589 times dirtier than a toilet seat. The average office keyboard has 3,543,000 colony-forming units (CFU) of bacteria per square inch while your average toilet seat only has 172 CFU per square inch by SappyGilmore
It's just me here, and my keyboard bacteria. Relationships will be difficult, but not impossible.
Diplodocus114 t1_j6lwve9 wrote
Reply to comment by SteerJock in TIL When a cow has opposite sex twins, the female twin is usually born intersex and infertile. This happens because the twins blood supplies are linked, which exposes the female to male sex hormones. by awawe
We had heifers and bullocks here. Both referring to young cattle not yet suitable for breeding. The bullocks were sent for slaughter.
A female was then called a 'cow' once she had a calf and deemed suitable for milking.
MukdenMan t1_j6lwt4s wrote
Reply to comment by castortusk in TIL China is bigger than the U.S. in terms of land area. The U.S. is also bigger than Canada in terms of land area. by Mewhenthe4
I wonder if this would make New Zealand the largest country in the world (based on Alp land area)
giskardwasright t1_j6lwobr wrote
Reply to comment by Faultywhale in TIL that between 1895 and 1908 the population of the Belgian Congo declined by between 2 and 13 million due to colonial brutality and diseases caused by colonialism. by hetkleinezusje
You should. It's an amazing book.
Nazamroth t1_j6lwlbh wrote
Reply to TIL When a cow has opposite sex twins, the female twin is usually born intersex and infertile. This happens because the twins blood supplies are linked, which exposes the female to male sex hormones. by awawe
Huh, would you look at that. Just this morning I was wondering what would happen if someone got flooded by both male and female hormones but didnt feel like googling it.
Diplodocus114 t1_j6lwdu9 wrote
Reply to comment by pdieten in TIL When a cow has opposite sex twins, the female twin is usually born intersex and infertile. This happens because the twins blood supplies are linked, which exposes the female to male sex hormones. by awawe
Those Hereford bulls were so docile. Local farmer had a 'Bull warning' on his field with a public footpath through.
The massive thing merely stayed with his harem and ignored passsers-by. He would sometimes approach for treats and scare people who didn't know him.
burner_1058 t1_j6lw041 wrote
Reply to TIL Margarine was originally named oleomargarine from Latin for oleum (olive oil) and Greek margarite ("pearl", indicating luster). by joshemerson
There's a song about it even philosopher kings - oleo
OrcRobotGhostSamurai t1_j6lvyjt wrote
WR810 t1_j6lvul6 wrote
Reply to comment by Gulbahar-00 in TIL that between 1895 and 1908 the population of the Belgian Congo declined by between 2 and 13 million due to colonial brutality and diseases caused by colonialism. by hetkleinezusje
> Leopold was capitalist practiced mercantilism.
There are plenty of bad things you can say about capitalism but when you have state monopolies, captured markets, and lack free trade that's mercantilism.
Edit: do you really believe the overseas private property of a European monarch was practicing capitalism?
wanawanka t1_j6lvr3x wrote
Reply to comment by TheReal_AlphaPatriot in TIL your computer keyboard is 20,589 times dirtier than a toilet seat. The average office keyboard has 3,543,000 colony-forming units (CFU) of bacteria per square inch while your average toilet seat only has 172 CFU per square inch by SappyGilmore
Seriously. Same with the whole flushing the toilet is like setting off a poop bomb in your bathroom. But like, if these were ACTUAL problems wouldnt we all be dying of dysentery and the plague?
Just wash your hands before you fingerbang strangers' mouths, and don't...hold your mouth over the toilet bowl when you flush like ur collecting snowflakes and I think we're all gonna just keep living our lives.
Edit: I'm not a doctor. This is speculation. But I just think there are more dangerous sources of disease.
baconseedsower t1_j6lvi0j wrote
Reply to comment by vyrelis in TIL When a cow has opposite sex twins, the female twin is usually born intersex and infertile. This happens because the twins blood supplies are linked, which exposes the female to male sex hormones. by awawe
It isn't uncommon. They are hardwired for the concept of one baby, so when nature gives them two, they don't always understand. Also, they're cows. Not very bright.
FuschiaKnight t1_j6lvgk2 wrote
Reply to comment by -Bob_Frapples in TIL China is bigger than the U.S. in terms of land area. The U.S. is also bigger than Canada in terms of land area. by Mewhenthe4
My favorite stat about population weirdness is that there are more Trump votes in LA County than in West Virginia
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The-albatroz t1_j6lux2w wrote
Reply to comment by tmdblya in TIL that between 1895 and 1908 the population of the Belgian Congo declined by between 2 and 13 million due to colonial brutality and diseases caused by colonialism. by hetkleinezusje
Always gotta have some communist who take every comment as an attack on his beautiful and very functional political system
HugeSam t1_j6lunwx wrote
Reply to comment by any1particular in TIL China is bigger than the U.S. in terms of land area. The U.S. is also bigger than Canada in terms of land area. by Mewhenthe4
California has 39.24 million. Canada might as well be the 51st state
CapNBall1851 t1_j6luna2 wrote
Reply to comment by 3kid100chicken in TIL When a cow has opposite sex twins, the female twin is usually born intersex and infertile. This happens because the twins blood supplies are linked, which exposes the female to male sex hormones. by awawe
It happens with cattle everywhere other than Reddit.
pdieten t1_j6luacs wrote
Reply to comment by 1955photo in TIL When a cow has opposite sex twins, the female twin is usually born intersex and infertile. This happens because the twins blood supplies are linked, which exposes the female to male sex hormones. by awawe
Was a long time ago, I could be mistaken. The females definitely wouldn't produce. I suppose the males probably weren't sterile because the vet had to come around with the beefmaker to castrate them, but the mixed breed steers always yielded good beef.
[deleted] t1_j6lxtu6 wrote
Reply to TIL When a cow has opposite sex twins, the female twin is usually born intersex and infertile. This happens because the twins blood supplies are linked, which exposes the female to male sex hormones. by awawe
Does that calf want to be called they/them?