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What was a fact taught to you in school that has been proven false during your lifetime? (lemmy.ca)
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[–] 34 points 1 year ago (1 child)

I was taught the Philippines was a US territory. I just learned last night that hasn’t been true since 1946. I went to school in the 90s.

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  • [–] 6 points 1 year ago (1 child)

    Philippines was a US territory

    that hasn’t been true since 1946.

    I mean... It was a US territory. Well, at least it was under control of the US in some way. I think one of/the first cruel and unusual constitutional challenges was over something that originated in the Philippines.

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