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custom vehicle manufactured for an expedition to explore the Belgium Congo in 1938; for when you wanna explore the jungle but can't possibly part with the amenities of your penthouse (lemmy.world)

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[–] YungOnions@sh.itjust.works 50 points 2 weeks ago (10 children)

Ah yes, the Belgium Congo - a location known for wide turning circles and nice flat, even road surfaces.

[–] ChaoticNeutralCzech 17 points 2 weeks ago* (last edited 2 weeks ago) (4 children)

The Belgians made so much money from slave-harvested rubber that they indeed built decent highways and other infrastructure. Of course, those weren't for the indigenous population, only motor vehicles could use them. After the revolution, the nation had no finance, expertise and stability to maintain them.

[–] NoneOfUrBusiness@fedia.io 1 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

Did the Belgians asdassinate you?

[–] ChaoticNeutralCzech 3 points 2 weeks ago

Not me but millions of other people. They were also planning to assassinate Patrice Lumumba but the CIA beat them to it.

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