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[–] [email protected] 44 points 1 week ago (1 children)

Fun tidbit: The original quote is originally the exact opposite, that Alexander weeps when he finds out there are countless worlds in the universe, and he will never be able to conquer them. The well-known version in the OP comes from Hollywood's Die Hard butchering the original.

Or at least that's what 5 mins of googling got me, add salt as necessary.

[–] [email protected] 30 points 1 week ago (1 children)

add salt as necessary.

Well now I am salty that I'd not heard that before today.

[–] [email protected] 12 points 1 week ago (1 children)

This comment chain is just peppered with fun information.

[–] [email protected] 10 points 1 week ago (1 children)

The more seasoned commenters are used to this, everyone else just needs to ketchup.

[–] [email protected] 8 points 1 week ago (1 children)

A1 comment right here. Might have me cumin back for more, if I have thyme.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 week ago

Well then curry up, it's definitely worth it.