The original post: /r/todayilearned by /u/ObjectiveAd6551 on 2024-12-22 16:09:08.

Original Title: TIL: Hitler’s “table talks” were mealtime gatherings where he spouted monologues to impress guests like Goebbels and Göring. While newcomers found his historical insights dazzling, others grew bored, calling the talks rambling nonsense designed to shield Hitler from real criticism.