The world we almost lived in: 10 historical near-misses

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What if? The world we almost lived in: 10 historical near-misses 2 min. History is full of near misses—moments where a single decision, accident, or twist of fate could have completely changed the world. From avoided wars to scientific breakthroughs nearly lost, these events remind us how fragile the course of history can be. Here are 10 times history almost took a dramatically different path. Read full article

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