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What’s an example of something that almost happened* yet still ended up in the history books?

*As opposed to something that did happen and ended up in the history books.

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Posted - October 23, 2020

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  • 22904

    The Y2K scare.
      October 23, 2020 8:12 PM MDT
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  • 52931
      October 23, 2020 9:53 PM MDT
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  • 22904
    Hey, thanks for a Pick! I really liked your question and I had to think a long time about it before I could think of an answer.
    :)
      October 24, 2020 1:31 AM MDT
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  • 52931

     

      Technically speaking, the scare itself did take place, it was the actual event that some people feared never materialized. 

    :)

      October 24, 2020 6:39 AM MDT
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  • 22904
    Very true.

    I could have left my answer at "Y2K."
    :)
      October 24, 2020 7:30 AM MDT
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  • 52931

     

      Your answer is fine just as it is, Pal.
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      October 24, 2020 8:36 AM MDT
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  • 16239
    Benevolent European colonization.
      October 24, 2020 2:58 AM MDT
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