If you could experience one historical event firsthand, which would it be and why? - eviltoast

For me it is the “fall of the Berlin wall” and the celebrations after the border openings.

  • Jarix@lemmy.world
    12·
    8 months ago

    May you live in interesting times!

    Apparently this saying is a curse and not a blessing

    • gregorum@lemm.eeEnglish
      51·
      8 months ago

      nobody knows that better than those who have lived in interesting times. as one of those people, i assure you it is.

      • Jarix@lemmy.world
        2·
        8 months ago

        I’ve never confirmed it, my understanding is it’s a very old phrase that has been mistaken. I want doubting it just my knowledge of it

        Love the confirmation of it’s accuracy though!