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[–] Stillwater@sh.itjust.works 31 points 3 weeks ago (2 children)

Interestingly, Philistine as a slur (meaning uncultured people) originated from biblical Israel's disdain for the Philistine people, who lived in modern day Palestine.

[–] phoenixz@lemmy.ca 8 points 3 weeks ago

That actually is interesting and somehow says something about current day events...

[–] ech@lemmy.ca 8 points 3 weeks ago