jervoise
jervoise t1_jcpkw32 wrote
Reply to comment by ChemoDrugs in TIL that a famine in Persia (Iran) between 1917–1919 lead to the deaths of an estimated 2 million people. It's an event that hasn't been studied by many historians. by icantthinkofaname940
The addition of more people doesn’t reduce the amount of money made though does it?
For sure, they intended to maintain control, but how can you argue the british losing control during WW2 would be good for anyone?
Who benefits from a vastly larger Jewish populations fighting Arab rebels with the British unable to intercede due to the Germans and Italians moving west from Libya?
Sometimes there’s a bit more to things than the British being a super villain. They were wrong to take that area in the first place, but the actions they took there aren’t turbo evil 24/7.
jervoise t1_jcpgo8v wrote
Reply to comment by ChemoDrugs in TIL that a famine in Persia (Iran) between 1917–1919 lead to the deaths of an estimated 2 million people. It's an event that hasn't been studied by many historians. by icantthinkofaname940
For your edit, Because you were factual, until your last remark.
What “money” did the British gain from not allowing Jews to enter Palestine?
That area was quickly turning into a hotbed, it’s why the British would pull out in the next decade. But at the time, WW2 was ongoing. If the Arabs revolted mid war the British would not have the capacity to answer it. Ignoring even the strategic reasons, the Arabs would likely end up killing a lot of the Jewish refugees.
jervoise t1_ja4rej1 wrote
Reply to comment by dirkdiggler2011 in TIL in 1975 King Charles III (then a Prince) was the British monarchy's first qualified scuba Diver and first to dive under the Arctic ice. by mitchanium
Whilst I don’t mind the monarchy, France also generates loads in tourism, without the expenditure for a royal family.
jervoise t1_ja2mrmo wrote
Reply to comment by Djidji5739291 in TIL that from 1991 to 2007, tobacco conglomerate Philip Morris Cos. successfully marketed Capri Sun to children, based on their executives' experience selling tobacco to young people. by 99-bottlesofbeer
They rank so highly, because they are legal as well. How much something kills is massively warped by how many people take it.
jervoise t1_ja0gyfk wrote
Reply to comment by eLonLonRanch in TIL about the only double barrel cannon in the world. When it was its first tested during the American Civil War, the chain snapped immediately and one ball tore into a nearby cabin, knocking down its chimney; the other spun off erratically and struck a nearby cow, killing it instantly. by ExpertPreference8481
this is in comparison to two shots. a chain shot can only spread itself out about 2 feet wide. dont get me wrong, it was nasty, but there's a reason it was primarily used for naval combat, and never was consistently used on land.
jervoise t1_ja019b5 wrote
Reply to comment by Dirt_E_Harry in TIL about the only double barrel cannon in the world. When it was its first tested during the American Civil War, the chain snapped immediately and one ball tore into a nearby cabin, knocking down its chimney; the other spun off erratically and struck a nearby cow, killing it instantly. by ExpertPreference8481
Increasing the weight of the payload without extra force reduces the range. Also the chain doesn’t really help against infantry.
jervoise t1_j9opzis wrote
Reply to comment by Adiwik in TIL that in 1554 Elizabeth Crofts hid in a wall on Aldersgate Street, where she pretended to be a heavenly voice. Reputedly 17,000 people came to listen to her give out anti-Catholic propaganda. by Kurma-the-Turtle
She was found, and wasn’t burned
jervoise t1_j8a7oyr wrote
Reply to comment by que0x in A former Spanish disco-pub confirmed as lost medieval Synagogue by haberveriyo
That’s not entirely true, Jews saw pretty good treatment in Poland during much of the medieval and renaissance eras.
jervoise t1_jdngv2e wrote
Reply to TIL that Australia's longest serving aircraft carrier never fired a shot in anger during her service, but did kill over 150 Allied soldiers in two separate accidental ramming incidents by nyckidd
It’s usually pretty dire if your aircraft carrier is firing shots