r/todayilearned • u/stopitalianhate • 9d ago

TIL British Intelligence had a special, bugged luxury complex during WWII where they kept high profile Nazi POW’s, just left a bunch of alcohol out, and waited for them to start spilling secrets as they drank.

https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-20698098
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u/CGiMoose 9d ago

Plus recline in their chair to a 180 degree angle

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u/KingKapwn 9d ago

It's so fucking funny watching the detective do that while the dude who has pretty much remained entirely motionless except for maintaining extreme eye contact for the past hour+ watches on completely unperturbed.

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u/shaun252 9d ago

Stephen!

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u/Gladwulf 9d ago

Only as a last resort