Especially between citizens, considering their work routines and religious beliefs. Was depression even considered a disease back then? Source
The Dickin Medal is “the highest award any animal can achieve while serving in military conflict” in the UK. Of the 69 animals awarded it, apparently 32 were WWII messenger pigeons. What did these pigeons do to justify their awards, and more importantly, was there a presentation ceremony?
Saw this article in The Guardian today about a dog who was recently awarded the medal. It mentioned the pigeons at the bottom. I'm curious about how this whole process works–like, were the pigeons ever presented the medals? I guess I have so many questions but I'll just leave it at that for now. __________
What was the Soviet response to the discovery that smoking causes cancer?
In America and the Western World broadly, it seems like there was a mindset shift over maybe 15 years in the 50s and 60s that cigarettes were bad for you, and that smoking should be discouraged in any way possible, including health warning on cigarette packages and bans on tobacco advertisements. Also the tobacco industry…
With the death of Charles Manson, a lot of people are making posts partially crediting him with ending the Hippie Era. What did end it and how?
I should be clear that i'm specifically talking about the American hippie culture. Across the threads discussing his death, a common thought that's expressed everywhere is that his actions somehow contributed to the end of the Hippie movement and the culture that goes with it. Is it true that it was really a contributing factor…
