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.

  • gregorum@lemm.ee
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    7 months ago

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

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      7 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!