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Funniest/Most Insightful Comments Of The Week At Techdirt

1 year 2 months ago
This week, both top spots on the insightful side were taken by similar comments from That One Guy. In first place, it’s a comment about the subject of free speech in the Vice Presidential debate: Broken finger vs Severed arm I mean, neither came out looking great with regards to the first amendment but whereas […]
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This Weekend in History on October 5 and 6: Eiffel Tower Officially Opened to the Public

1 year 2 months ago
October 5th and 6th have marked numerous significant moments in history. One of the most notable events on October 5th occurred in 1962, when the iconic James Bond film, "Dr. No," premiered in London. This marked the beginning of a cinematic phenomenon that would captivate audiences for decades. The film introduced Sean Connery as the suave British secret agent, 007, who would go on to become an enduring symbol of espionage and adventure. The success of "Dr. No" not only solidified Bond's place in film history but also heralded the start of a franchise that has produced numerous sequels, spin-offs, and adaptations, influencing the action genre and popular culture as a whole. Fast forward to October 5, 1980, and we find ourselves in the midst of the Iranian Revolution. On this day, the Iranian government declared the Islamic Republic, a significant shift in the country’s governance that would have lasting implications for its citizens and the geopolitical landscape of the

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