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[–] ZombiFrancis@sh.itjust.works 30 points 3 weeks ago (2 children)

In 1861 Russia abolished serfdom.

In 1961 Gagarin reached space.

It's just barely implausible a person born a serf could have seen their descendant explore space.

[–] captainlezbian@lemmy.world 15 points 3 weeks ago (2 children)

Say what you will about the USSR (and I certainly will) but they did develop and industrialize incredibly quickly.

[–] bennieandthez@lemmygrad.ml 2 points 3 weeks ago

A sense of urgency accomplishes great things.

[–] samus12345@sh.itjust.works 1 points 3 weeks ago

They got nothin' on Japan, though.

[–] Jankatarch@lemmy.world 7 points 3 weeks ago

Also the atomic bomb.