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In the early 20th century, a group of scientists…
In the early 20th century, a group of scientists and engineers in the Soviet Union attempted to reverse the course of a major river and redirect it to a new location. The project, known as the “White Sea-Baltic Canal,” involved the construction of a massive canal that would connect the White Sea in the north… Read More »
WTF Fun Fact 12652 – Stalin’s Penchant for Editing Photos
Stalin struggled with depression and summoned…
Stalin struggled with depression and summoned renowned Russian psychiatrist Vladimir Bekhterev to examine him. After the examination Bekhterev said only one word – “paranoiac”. He died on the very next day from what most believed was poisoning. The post Stalin struggled with depression and summoned… appeared first on Crazy Facts. Source
It was Stalin that invented the phrase…
It was Stalin who invented the phrase ‘American Exceptionalism’. It was originally used as a way to attack Americans and their desire to see themselves as unique. Now most Americans use the term in a positive way. The post It was Stalin that invented the phrase… appeared first on Crazy Facts. Source