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Diplomatic genius. Did Romania lose both World Wars, yet gained territory in the aftermath of each?

by HistoryBuff May 23, 2022, 10:52 am

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TIL that the 1970s disco mega-hit “More, More, More” was recorded in Jamaica by American porn star Andrea True. She was there to film some commercials, but a diplomatic dispute with the USA forced her to choose between spending her pay there or forfeiting it. She decided to pay for a demo record.

by whatilearned May 15, 2022, 12:27 am

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TIL that King Louis XV of France maintained secret diplomatic channels to further his personal interests when they were at odds with the interests of France. The group of 32 agents was called Secret du Roi and was involved in a candidacy for the Polish throne, and the American War of Independence.

by whatilearned April 19, 2022, 8:37 pm

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TIL In 1989, a Thai man who was working as a cleaner for a Saudi prince stole 91kg(200pounds) worth of jewelry among them a 50-carat blue diamond that led to a series of events that included, murder, forgery, coverups and broken diplomatic ties.

by whatilearned January 26, 2022, 6:00 pm

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TIL the republic of Transkei, announced in 1978 that it will cut diplomatic ties with South Africa, which was the only nation that recognized the country.It restored ties after it realized it was dependent on South Africa.

by whatilearned January 20, 2022, 12:17 am

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TIL in 1710 Native American Leaders Made a Diplomatic Visit to Queen Anne in England

by whatilearned December 5, 2021, 7:33 pm

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TIL Poland is one of the few countries that maintain diplomatic and limited trading (fishing) relations with Democratic People’s Republic of Korea. Poland recognized the DPRK on 16 October 1948 as the sole legitimate government of the whole Korea.

by whatilearned December 4, 2021, 7:34 pm

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Today I learned in the video game Eternal Champions there is a character named the Senator. He was created to mock politicians who, at the time, were determined to censor video games. Some of his moves were “red tape”, diplomatic immunity, ban violence, and stabbing opponents with a campaign badge.

by whatilearned September 28, 2021, 7:07 pm

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TIL that while Shirley Temple is best known for her acting she was also (later) the Chief of Protocol of the United States, where she advised the (Vice) President and the Secretary of State in diplomatic protocol; she was also the ambassador to Ghana and Czechoslovakia.

by whatilearned August 25, 2021, 11:34 pm

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TIL that the smallest ‘country’ in the world are actually two buildings with extraterritorial status in Rome represented as the Sovereign Military Order of Malta; the Order has existed for almost a thousand years, they have diplomatic relations with 110 countries and are observers to the UN

by whatilearned August 22, 2021, 11:37 am

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TIL in 1860 a group of 76 Samurai went on a diplomatic tour of the United States. They were the toast of New York.

by whatilearned July 28, 2021, 6:00 pm

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TIL of wars extended by diplomatic irregularity, which are situations wherein a state of war technically exists between belligerent parties despite the absence of actual hostilities.

by whatilearned May 30, 2021, 1:29 pm

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