A fun read. It's interesting to think about the trade limitations imposed on East Germany and how those impacted daily things we take for granted.
deadmutex 2 hours ago [-]
The article never defines GDR, but I looked it up in case you were also unfamiliar:
The German Democratic Republic (GDR), commonly known as East Germany, was a socialist state in Central Europe that existed from October 7, 1949, to October 3, 1990
frantathefranta 2 hours ago [-]
The German acronym (DDR) is much better known among Eastern Europeans. My parents (Czech) would almost never call it East Germany.
ggm 2 hours ago [-]
Coffee with Chicory? Tres Frenchy. Coffee with Chicory, Oats, and christ knows what? Not chic.
akoboldfrying 3 hours ago [-]
What an interesting slice of history.
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The German Democratic Republic (GDR), commonly known as East Germany, was a socialist state in Central Europe that existed from October 7, 1949, to October 3, 1990