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rsh056 t1_itzaqvk wrote
Reply to comment by henryclay1844 in TIL The European 30 Years' War 1618 - 1648 began with Czech nobles throwing two Habsburg governors out of Prague castle window onto a huge dungheap. The corresponding carnage - fought over the issue of religious freedom following the Protestant Reformation - left millions dead. by Royal_Bumblebee_
Thank you! I read a lot of nonfiction and history books, though this one definitely sounds on the longer end. I'll take a look, and see if it feels like something that would hold my interest.
rsh056 t1_itvg1b5 wrote
Reply to comment by henryclay1844 in TIL The European 30 Years' War 1618 - 1648 began with Czech nobles throwing two Habsburg governors out of Prague castle window onto a huge dungheap. The corresponding carnage - fought over the issue of religious freedom following the Protestant Reformation - left millions dead. by Royal_Bumblebee_
Which one is it? Would you recommend it?
rsh056 t1_j68w5lq wrote
Reply to comment by NessyComeHome in TIL cholera was reintroduced to Haiti after a century by UN peacekeepers responding to the 2010 earthquake. The resulting outbreak was the worst on record, killing 10,000 and infecting 820,000. by theworkinglad
I believe we're pretty close to eradicating guinea worm. And I think we're not that far off on polio either?
Regardless, even with thorough vaccination, it's tough to eliminate most diseases. All the more important to keep your up to date, since they'll still be out there!