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Question

How close did we come to World War III?

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Answer 1

I was 10 years old & had just learned about "Duck & Cover". Good times........

Answer 2

Probably very close. However the problem with alternate timelines is that they make every consideration equally valid

Answer 3

It might come back to that in the next few years. China wants it back pretty badly.


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