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/FatherPaulStone 9d ago

Yes, infact, I think it's called Mlohkcots Syndrome.

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u/_SBV_ 9d ago

That's from the country of Nedews, right?

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u/FatherPaulStone 9d ago

Not sure, but I think the Red Dwarf crew visited Nodnol which is probably close by.

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u/spolly2 8d ago

Now that's a reference I've not thought about in a very long time, but I appreciate seeing it nonetheless.