Is FSmitha.com's Historical Analysis Reliable?

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The discussion critiques the website fsmitha.com for its historical comparisons and the blending of factual information with personal speculation. Users express concerns about the reliability of the site's content, noting that while the historical timelines are acceptable, the comparisons made—such as GDP growth rates of various countries—lack context and clarity. The discussion also questions the site's assertion that significant achievements in history often occur at the age of forty, suggesting this may reflect a personal bias or theory rather than a universally applicable truth. Overall, the consensus is that the site may not be a trustworthy source for accurate historical information.
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Im wondering because they do a lot of weird and random comparisons...
 
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I viewed the site, and found the basic history{timelines} to be ok. But in several areas I found truths buried in massive amounts of personal speculation. I would not use this site as a source of reliable information.
 
Yah there were a bunch of weird things being compared. There was things like "ohh... the nation of sierra leone: GDP growth 3.3%. Compared to 2.5% for Russia and 4.9% for the UK" (Not real figures, just an example). I'm just thinking "... what does any of that have to do with anything else? There not including "the country directly higher then it and lower" or anything so it confused me.
 
Why does he insist that great men through history accomplished their greatest deeds when they were forty?
 
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Why does he insist that great men through history accomplished their greatest deeds when they were forty?

Mid-life crisis?
 

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