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What are some events in recorded history that are extremely hard to believe, but without a doubt actually happened? (kbin.social)
submitted 1 year ago by [email protected] to c/[email protected]
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I've watched the Oversimplified Video and there was a bit about Wilmer McClean.

And the best part is, it was actually true!

Here let me copy and paste something from the internet

"The Battle of Bull Run, one of the first battles of the US Civil War, occurred on and around Wilmer McClean's farm in Northern Virginia. Not wanting to live surrounded by war, McClean and his family moved to Appomattox Courthouse, Virginia. The Battle of Appomattox Courthouse was the last significant battle between Union and Confederate forces. The Confederates signed the surrender order in Wilmer's sitting room. It is said that the Civil War started on Wilmer's farm and ended in his sitting room."

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[–] AdmiralShat 1 points 1 year ago (1 children)

I'm convinced his driver was in on the assassination

The whole "oh what a coincidence that your driver took a wrong turn down the same road we just happened to be sitting on!"

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago (1 children)

The thing is, even the shooter didn't know he'll end up being there. And I'm talking about shooter.

[–] AdmiralShat 1 points 1 year ago

Again, this is just word after the fact. He fucking killed a guy and started the largest war in history at the time, but somehow his recounting of events of "oh lol yeah totally just a coincidence" should be taken at face value.