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Curious hypothesis
Jan. 10th, 2020 04:40 pmA World Without Islam
What if Islam had never existed? To some, it's a comforting thought: No clash of civilizations, no holy wars, no terrorists. Would Christianity have taken over the world? Would the Middle East be a peaceful beacon of democracy? Would 9/11 have happened? In fact, remove Islam from the path of history, and the world ends up exactly where it is today.
What if Islam had never existed? To some, it's a comforting thought: No clash of civilizations, no holy wars, no terrorists. Would Christianity have taken over the world? Would the Middle East be a peaceful beacon of democracy? Would 9/11 have happened? In fact, remove Islam from the path of history, and the world ends up exactly where it is today.
Albert says the darnedest things
May. 27th, 2017 10:45 pmFrom the latest episode of the Genius series.
The Austrian emperor speaking to Albert Einstein:
"Herr Einstein, you understand we are not like the Prussians. We have no quarrel with the Jews. As long as you are God-fearing".
Einstein's response:
"Oh, I am, your majesty. Terrified, actually".
The Austrian emperor speaking to Albert Einstein:
"Herr Einstein, you understand we are not like the Prussians. We have no quarrel with the Jews. As long as you are God-fearing".
Einstein's response:
"Oh, I am, your majesty. Terrified, actually".
