How Did Germany Defeat France So Easily In WW2?
It was a combination of factors.
One thing that’s very overplayed is the Maginot Line; the line of fortifications that France built along its border with Germany. In the popular imagination people often say that the French sat behind the Maginot Line and the Germans went around it through Belgium, but that’s just completely false. The French in fact built the Maginot Line to force the Germans to go through Belgium. The French sent their best forces and tanks to Belgium when the Germans attacked.
But what happened is that the Germans took a big gamble that paid off. Belgium can be roughly divided into two parts:
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“My boyfriend has pointed his AR-15 at me multiple times”
For context we have been together for five years on and off most recently has been overall healthy and we have seemingly “matured” and “grown” from the past.
He is an avid hunter and has always been around guns and there are many guns in his home. I would go hunting with him and we never had any issues.
Over the past year he has started to carry a pistol around and has pointed it unloaded at me and of course I told him how that upset me and how it breaks the first rule of gun safety and he said “he would never put me in harms way” and he “knows what he is doing.” Then this would happen a few times until one day he pointed it at me loaded.
I don’t even remember my reaction because I was so scared why I stayed with him after this? Idk. But he of course said he was just kidding it wasn’t pointed at me.
He stopped doing it we moved on, now he has started to bring out his ar-15 which has now been pointed at me 3 times and his dog.
He made the excuse “I’m just testing the scope” and “there’s nothing in it I promise you”. is he a psychopath or just an immature 21 year old?
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How to Stop Apologizing for Everything
If you’re someone who often finds yourself saying “I’m sorry” for things that don’t require an apology, you’re not alone. Apologizing can become a reflex, especially for those who have internalized the idea that they need to take responsibility for other people’s feelings or experiences. Over time, this habit can chip away at your self-worth, making you feel as if you’re always in the wrong—even when you’re not.
So, how do you break the cycle of over-apologizing and self-blame? Here’s the truth: it’s not just about changing your words. It’s about changing the way you view yourself, your relationships, and your responsibilities.
A True Gift Is Given Freely, Without Any Conditions or Expectations
Let’s get real for a second: the word “gift” has been twisted into something unrecognizable over the years. What used to be a simple gesture of kindness has, for many people, morphed into a social contract, one where the giver expects something in return—whether it’s praise, attention, or, worse, another gift.
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Driving Off a Financial Cliff: The $170,000 Hummer with a $3,300 Monthly Payment
Let’s talk about the financial train wreck that just rolled into our conversation. This guy traded in a brand new BMW X6 and a nearly new Silverado – both with negative equity, mind you – for a $170,000 Hummer EV. And get this: he justified it by pointing to high gas prices. Talk about jumping out of the frying pan and into the financial inferno.
This isn’t just bad decision-making; it’s a masterclass in how to destroy your financial future. $85,000 underwater on a car loan? A $3,300 monthly payment? At 10% interest? This isn’t just digging a hole; it’s excavating your own financial grave with a fleet of bulldozers.
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Think You’d Never Fall for a Scam? Here’s Why You’re Wrong – Shield and Fortify
A Few Photos To Help You Scratch That Nostalgic Itch – Ned Hardy
You’ve gotta try this sleep mask—it blocks out everything and helps you fall asleep faster and stay asleep longer; seriously, total game-changer – Amazon
Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs Charged With Sex Trafficking, Racketeering and Transporting for Prostitution – Variety
The Fed is set to cut rates for the first time in 4 years. What does that mean for your money? – CBS
How the Human Brain Stays Young Even As We Age – Quartz
At Least Two Saudi Officials May Have Deliberately Assisted 9/11 Hijackers, New Evidence Suggests – Pro Public
The Movies That Defined the Baby Boomer Generation – Den of Geek
Why Restaurants Are So Expensive Now, According to Chefs and Restaurant Owners – Eater
30 Questions To Ask Kids When They Get Home From School – Romper
Why OpenAI’s new model is such a big deal – Technology Review
Oregon’s drug decriminalization reversal reflects global trends – Semafor
Trivia Question of the Day – Ned Hardy
Jumping Rope is an Unbeatable Cardio Workout. it’s fast, effective, and will have you sweating in no time while building endurance like nothing else – Amazon
19 Things Emotionally Intelligent People Do – INC
Visualizing the World’s Top-Selling Albums (2001-2023) – Visual Capitalist
The Seven Most Dangerous Cult Leaders of the last 100 years – Linkiest
A New Way to View Money and Happiness – Greater Good
Apple’s New Passwords App May Solve Your Login Nightmares – Wired
What If You Only Invested At Market Peaks? – Wealth of Common Sense
The Dumping Grounds
The Diary of Stalingrad: A German Soldier’s Journey into Hell
History sometimes leaves us with haunting echoes of individual voices—voices of ordinary people trapped in extraordinary circumstances. These voices, captured in personal diaries, letters, and memoirs, provide us with a window into the lived experience of historical events. When we think of Stalingrad, we often envision massive armies clashing on a battlefield of rubble and ash, a strategic turning point in World War II. But what often gets lost in the grand narrative are the individual soldiers who fought, suffered, and died on both sides of that brutal siege.
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“Did I Make a Mistake?
So i decided to go to the dealership on my own at 20 years old to buy a bmw m340i and the car came out to 48k after taxes and everything but when i look at my loan amount its 70k did i mess up on this purchase?
I have a payment of 833 for 84 months and i make 60k a year after taxes and live with my parents.