Education of the Mind: TIL that the winter of 1946-1947 was very severe in Europe, especially in the UK. Snow blocked coal deliveries in the UK, causing blackouts and closing factories. Radio broadcasts were reduced, newspapers were limited to four pages, and food rationing was tightened. Many emigrated to Australia.

Thursday, July 13, 2017

TIL that the winter of 1946-1947 was very severe in Europe, especially in the UK. Snow blocked coal deliveries in the UK, causing blackouts and closing factories. Radio broadcasts were reduced, newspapers were limited to four pages, and food rationing was tightened. Many emigrated to Australia.

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