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Onlycats Jul 11, 2023

Today in history: Alexander Hamilton Lost His Life in the Duel with Aaron Burr.

Today in history: Alexander Hamilton Lost His Life in the Duel with Aaron Burr. - LemmyWorld

Outraged by alleged disparaging remarks made by Hamilton at a dinner party, Burr decided to confront his rival in a duel. In Weehawken, New Jersey, on this fateful day in 1804, Burr fired a fatal shot, bringing an end to Hamilton’s life. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Burr–Hamilton_duel [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Burr%E2%80%93Hamilton_duel]

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Onlycats Jul 11, 2023

They are not pro United States, but I don’t think they are against America. I think they are definitely a good ally. They have a big modern army, and a good strategic position. They are pro Ukrania and against Russia imperialism. They are looking for their own benefit in every negotiation and sometimes that doesn’t align with what the West wants and that’s makes some people thinks Turkey = bad. It is a Muslim majority country and they have a lot of cultural differences with the cultural christian west. Some people have beef against the president Erdogan. I don’t like him either but he is not the dictator some people wants us to belive. Like it or not, he won the last election fair and square. People can be against him but that’s how democracy works. In general, I think they are an ally, the type who doesn’t want to take direct orders or doesn’t want you to tell them what to do.

Onlycats Jul 9, 2023

What are some introductory history books that you would recommend to beginners seeking an introduction to various historical periods and subjects?

https://lemmy.world/post/1272087

What are some introductory history books that you would recommend to beginners seeking an introduction to various historical periods and subjects? - Lemmy.world

I will choose “A Short History of Nearly Everything” by Bill Bryson - This book explores a wide range of scientific topics, including the history of the universe, Earth, and humanity, in an entertaining way.

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Onlycats Jul 9, 2023

We are trying our best in c/history but you are right. It’s gonna take time.

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Onlycats Jul 9, 2023

Wepa!

Onlycats Jul 9, 2023

Very pathetic Elon. It will not make any sense to the man who build an empire on YouTube to post videos on Twitter or any other social media. It’s not about the money, it’s about braniding. Mr Beast is a Youtube icon. And it would not be a suprise I’d they have some contracts with YouTube.

If Elon wants to compete he needs new talents who use Twitter as their main amd only plataform. Probably he should give Vines a second chance. I think it was Twitter error to close it. Now shorts and streaming are on demand.

Trying to steal other platforms talents is just nonsense.

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Onlycats Jul 9, 2023

I despise Disney but I think this is just a simple corporate copyright law problem. Disney is not gonna give explicit permission to use any of their brands, for anything that is not under a contract. But I don’t think they will go after them if they use it.

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Onlycats Jul 9, 2023

It was informative and engaging. Thank you for sharing it!

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Onlycats Jul 9, 2023

I would like to witness the fall of Constantinople from a very far distance 😅

Onlycats Jul 8, 2023

[Question] If you could witness any historical event firsthand, which one would you choose and why?

https://lemmy.world/post/1220735

[Question] If you could witness any historical event firsthand, which one would you choose and why? - Lemmy.world

If I could witness any historical event firsthand, I would choose to witness the fall of the Berlin Wall in 1989.