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TIL that Lord Nelson, one of the most successful naval commanders in British history, suffered from sea sickness throughout his career in the Royal Navy. In a letter, he wrote that "I am ill every... (www.bbc.co.uk)

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Original Title: TIL that Lord Nelson, one of the most successful naval commanders in British history, suffered from sea sickness throughout his career in the Royal Navy. In a letter, he wrote that "I am ill every time it blows hard and nothing but my enthusiastic love for the profession keeps me one hour at sea."

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[–] limer@lemmy.dbzer0.com 1 points 5 hours ago* (last edited 5 hours ago)

Shows even more what a bad-ass he was. Small, sick, crippled and still the best