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Romania and Their Oil
38:20 - 41:42 (03:22)
During World War I, Romania's abundance of oil made them a desirable ally for nations like Nazi Germany. Meanwhile, Romania's ruler, Nicky, dealt with the stress of the war by partaking in the European tradition of hunting animals.
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Ceausescu's plan for industrialization in Romania consumed a significant amount of fuel, which resulted in Romania becoming a net importer of petroleum.
38:20 - 39:45 (01:25)
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Ceausescu's plan for industrialization in Romania consumed a significant amount of fuel, which resulted in Romania becoming a net importer of petroleum. Despite Romania being one of the most oil-rich nations, its industrialization plan caused economic failure in the country.
ChapterRomania and Their Oil
EpisodePart Three: Nicolae Ceaușescu: The Dracula of Being A Dick
PodcastBehind the Bastards
Nicky, a Romanian ruler, shot hundreds of animals as a way to release stress, among them the brown bears.
39:45 - 41:42 (01:57)
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Nicky, a Romanian ruler, shot hundreds of animals as a way to release stress, among them the brown bears. Prior to Nicky's regime, brown bears were a highly prized hunt by Romanian nobility, resulting in a decrease in their population in the country.