I'm pretty sure the Scandinavian countries are older than counting years with four digits.
this post was submitted on 27 Apr 2025
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brazil is 500 and something
To be fair, it's easier to manage a pub than a whole country.
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The beginning of egypt is further away to its end than today is from its end
True but ancient Egypt wasn't one long running state; it was a bunch of different states that rose and fell not unlike China.
nation is a construct based on race and culture. nation is artificial, think it like a club. if you have a citizenship means you are included to nation but it doesnt mean to you are a part of race or culture. for more reading like there is a science branch called sociology!
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Honest to god thought this was a Trump quote or some shit. Like read it in his voice and everything.
Are we sure he hasn't said this?