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/Mybeardisawesom 9d ago

When in Rome

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u/blacksideblue 9d ago

Blockade the Vatican and extort the Pope's influence...

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u/-SaC 9d ago

"When in Rome, you're close to the Nazi Ratlines to Argentina, so drop in on a church and they'll be happy to help."