Isn't the dowry supposed to go to the woman's side? so Denmark will get Alaska instead.
this post was submitted on 19 Jan 2026
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No, the dowry is the price the woman's parents pay.
Women were seen as a burden. So in order to make women more appealing to marry, the woman's parents had to give a dowry.
You're thinking of a bride price, which is the opposite.
Thanks for clearing that up, but in this case we know Barron will be the burden, so it's Alaska or no deal!
That’s not enough.
Let’s sweeten the pot with North Carolina too.
~Please?~
For the love of God. Please let Denmark have North Carolina. Speaking as someone from North Carolina.
Is this enough for a quorum?
Give them the entire Pacific coast and we might have a taker
Women were seen as a burden.
I think that's oversimplifying it. On the Wikipedia article there is a discussion of dowry as a type of inheritance for women, even proposing that
When families give dowry, they not only ensure their daughter's economic security, they also "buy" the best possible husband for her, and son-in-law for themselves.
Much better take, thanks.
He already looks inbred. He might even manage to fake it as a shit-smearing Habsburg.
Now now, not even the Habsburgs were that bad.
I'm pretty sure it should be the US paying to position Barron (sic) Trump.
They really are just playing paradox games
Apparently he has very sweaty hands and a gum boil.
How come he didn't look like djt?
different mother
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I was under the impression he was mentally challenged, like legitimately, like beyond normal trump stuff? Correct me if wrong?