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The First Victims: Aktion T4 and the Nazi War on Disability

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  "Today, we delve into a dark and disturbing truth. There is nothing 'fun' about the facts I’m about to share. This content involves child experimentation and death, and may be triggering for some readers. We will focus on the World War II Nazi Germany Child Euthanasia Program. While the Holocaust, with its millions of Jewish victims, is widely known, it's crucial to understand that they were not the first targets. The Euthanasia Program, initiated in 1939, two years before the systematic murder of Jews, was the systematic killing of institutionalized patients with disabilities in Germany. This ideology stemmed from their concept of 'life unworthy of life' (Lebensunwertes Leben), which designated individuals with psychiatric, neurological, or physical disabilities as both a genetic and a financial burden on society. In the summer of 1939, planning began for an operation specifically targeting disabled children. This was led by Philipp Bouhler, director of Hitl...
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Valentine's Day - A Look at its Origins

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Valentine's Day - A Look at its Origins Valentine's Day, the day of love, has roots in several traditions, including the ancient Roman festival of Lupercalia, which took place on February 15th. This ancient Roman pagan festival is believed to have originated well before the 6th century B.C. The Lupercal cave, central to the myth of Romulus and Remus, founders of Rome, later became an important site for the Lupercalia festival. According to History.com, King Amulius ordered Romulus and Remus, his twin nephews and founders of Rome, to be thrown into the Tiber River to drown because their mother broke her vow of celibacy. A servant took pity on them and placed them in a basket on the river instead.     It was believed that the river god carried the basket and the brothers downriver to a wild fig tree where it became caught in the branches. The brothers were then rescued and cared for by a she-wolf in a den at the base of Palatine Hill, where Rome was founded. This cave was cal...
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Introduction

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  Hey everyone, and welcome to Fun Facts and Ugly Truths!  I’m excited to share my thoughts, insights and discoveries with you. I’ve always been fascinated by the world’s complexities; the way pieces of information, lighthearted trivia, and challenging realities intertwine. Understand the complexities in the world requires us to embrace the fun and not-so-fun facts. That’s where the name “Fun Facts and Ugly Truths” comes from. This blog is a space where I’ll be exploring a wide range of topics from history and current events, science, social issues, personal growth and societal challenges. I find it intriguing to uncover hidden connections, challenging conventional wisdom, and fostering open and honest conversations. For instance: We celebrate Valentine's Day with chocolates and flowers, but did you know it originated from a pagan fertility festival involving goat sacrifices and naked men running around whipping women? (I'll cover this in my next post)  This kind of jux...
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