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The origin of the term "Molotov Cocktail" is wonderful; a sarcastic response to the Soviets saying their bombs were humanitarian food deliveries.

9:59 PM · Feb 25, 2022

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Thank you. I didn't know that.

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I discovered this around 3-4 months ago and it was exquisite to see. Perfect.

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The Finns don’t talk much but when they do, it’s worth listening to.

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My (Finnish) ex-girlfriend's grandfather fought in the Winter War and there apparently was a lot of that kind of back and forth, especially from the Finnish trenches. Didn't realize how very dark and sarcastic their humor gets until I heard his stories.

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What amazing etymology 🤣 it rarely gets better than this

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Putin has already declared that Finland and Sweden will NOT be "allowed" to join NATO. Time for Putin to feast on these cocktails.

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I didn't know this myself until I started making them myself. pretty ironic

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Richard Johnson

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Epic Finland moment

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