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Off-Topic Discussion - Tough history questions#6

What was civil about the U.S. Civil War?


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Off-Topic Discussion - does anyone know what Autism is? I do. would you stand up for someone who has it?#4

You can look up the definition of autistic or read about the symptoms. Instead, I would like to pass on an experience of mine. Years ago, I was an urban fire captain. In my fire district was a small s…


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Off-Topic Discussion - do you think aliens exist?#8

Maybe we're them.


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Off-Topic Discussion - - Gallows Humor -#8

In one of the Three Stooges' skits they were sentenced to death. The executioner told them they could pick the way they wanted to die. Curley said, "That's easy, old age!"


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General Chess Discussion - Problematic question about improving in Blitz in a specific situation#3

If that is his situation, then I think he should test out his theory. Maybe it will work.


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General Chess Discussion - ratings, lichess and chess.com#1

I have been on Lichess now for several years. It is the only place I play and there really is no reason except that I enjoy it here. Having said that, it seems often times when there is a discussion c…


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General Chess Discussion - Are some players truly hopeless?#20

I agree with the above posters. If you can't win, strive for a stalemate. The top players generally have great chess memories and can project a win from several moves back, but the newer players can't…


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General Chess Discussion - Are some players truly hopeless?#5

Don't get caught up with your ratings. Keep playing and competing. While 900 to 1000 is not as sensational as a 2200 or 2300 rating playing at that level can be just as competitive. Play higher rated …


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Off-Topic Discussion - Favourite film#48

Wait until Dark Tombstone Spartacus BenHur (Charlton Heston's) On the Waterfront Guys and Dolls Twelve Angry Men Airplane The Exorcist my personal favorite Casablanca If by chance you haven't seen Wai…


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Off-Topic Discussion - Messi or Ronaldo ?#27

Ronaldo is a fantastic player, and the fact that he became emotional because of the way his, possibly, last game in World Cup ended, should not be held against him. He obviously has all the tools but …


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