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Who was Nollie ten Boom? Was Corrie’s older sister also involved in rescuing Jews from persecution in Holland? Nollie ten Boom was the charismatic older sister of Corrie ten Boom. She was the only ten Boom daughter to get married. Read about Nollie ten Boom’s life and involvement in the Dutch Resistance, including her son’s defiance of the Nazi regime.
What was the slave labor unit at the Vught Concentration Camp? How did the company Philips benefit from those imprisoned in the camp? Vught Concentration Camp was a camp in Holland. They used slave labor to work jobs like those in the Philips factory. Read about Corrie ten Boom’s time at the Vught Concentration Camp in Holland.
Are there any Dutch Jews? After German Occupation, what happened to the Jews in Holland? In The Hiding Place, Corrie ten Boom sees the persecution of her Jewish neighbors and can’t stand by. Read more about how life changed for Dutch Jews during WW2.
How did Neil Strauss and Courtney Love know each other? Did they ever date, or were they just friends? Neil Strauss and Courtney Love met when Strauss interviewed Love for Rolling Stone. Neil Strauss and Courtney Love found that they got along well, and spent time talking and getting to know each other.
What does the term AMOG mean in the PUA community? The AMOG PUA term refers to the “alpha male of the group.” The term was commonly used on the PUA community, and was incorporated into the strategy of PUA guru Tyler Durden. Through Durden and other gurus, the AMOG term in PUA lingo evolved into its own strategy .
What are the dangers of Roundup Weed Killer? Is Roundup dangerous to use? Agriculture uses many products to increase crop yield. Roundup weed killer is commonly used on products, but may expose you to dangerous chemicals. See what the dangers of Roundup Weed Killer are and if it is safe for humans.
Who is Caroline in The Game? How did Neil Strauss and Caroline know each other, and how did Caroline influence Style and change his life? Caroline in The Game was one of the few women Style had a true connection with. During their brief but intense relationship, Caroline in The Game helped him recognize that still valued genuine connection.
What is Arisierung? How did Nazi polices change life in Haarlem? What did Corrie and the other ten Booms do to fight against Arisierung? Arisierung is the Nazi goal of Aryanization. They used genocide and other policies to accomplish this goal. Read about Arisierung and how Nazi policies affected the Netherlands during WW2.
Who was the man known as “Bulldog” and what happened to him? How did Harry de Vries affect Corrie ten Boom? Harry de Vries was a formerly Jewish man in Haarlem who was always seen walking bulldogs. He was persecuted for being Jewish even though he converted to Christianity. Learn more about Harry de Vries and his fate.
What is Real Social Dynamics? What was Neil Strauss’s role in the company? Real Social Dynamics was a company founded by new gurus Tyler Durden and Papa. Real Social Dynamics caused many tensions within the PUA community, especially with Mystery and other PUAs at Project Hollywood.