Why did historians used to refer to the middle ages as the "dark ages"?

Because there were so many knights.

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πŸ‘€︎ u/OvidPerl
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how did midevil soldiers see in the dark?

Knight vision

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πŸ‘€︎ u/pacify-the-dead
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We should stop calling it the dark ages

And instead call it knight time.

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πŸ‘€︎ u/knight-errant52
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Told my friend about my problems today. He said "You know, it could be worse. You could be trapped in a dark, wet hole in the ground."

I know he means well

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πŸ‘€︎ u/NimmPlays
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I once saw a horse in a wild west show that glowed in the dark

I think it was rodeo active

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πŸ‘€︎ u/kevindavis338
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Why were they called the β€œdark ages?”

Because there were a lot of knights

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πŸ‘€︎ u/Raw_Rain
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I remember when I use to hate being in the dark.

This was back in the day.

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πŸ‘€︎ u/Jeromechillin
πŸ“…︎ Jul 25 2022
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What do you call a female horse that only rides in the dark?

A nightmare

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πŸ‘€︎ u/AlexanderGloi
πŸ“…︎ Jul 15 2022
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Why is there no c in the word dark?

Because you can’t c in the dark

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The Soviet Commissars, Ivanka and Rudolph were peering out into the dark from their Kremlin windows, unable to determine whether it was pouring or sleeting. Finally, Ivanka's insistence that it was sleet forced her comrade to loudly proclaim...

..."Rudolph. the Red knows rain, dear!"

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πŸ‘€︎ u/uglypaperhaver
πŸ“…︎ Jun 19 2022
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When did Anakin’s Jedi masters know he was leaning towards the dark side?

In the Sith Grade

May the 4th be with you!

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πŸ‘€︎ u/West_Picture_869
πŸ“…︎ May 04 2022
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Why do programmers prefer the dark?

Because the light attracts bugs.

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πŸ‘€︎ u/Ironmanrules101
πŸ“…︎ Aug 24 2021
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The pandemic was a dark time for us...

Our electricity got cut off

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πŸ‘€︎ u/r3tardedpotato
πŸ“…︎ May 01 2022
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We were sitting in the dark

Then I got an idea

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πŸ‘€︎ u/Nebula_Orion
πŸ“…︎ Mar 27 2022
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What is the dark knight called in Thailand?

Baht man

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A son asked his dad, "Dad, can you write in the dark?"

The dad replied, "I think so. What do you want me to write?"

The son replies, "Your name on this report card."

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πŸ‘€︎ u/Lava_Wolf_68
πŸ“…︎ Mar 16 2022
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The other day, I dreamt about a young horse that was so unruly. It refused to do anything during the day, but spent all of the dark hours being wild, running and fighting any other animals it could find.

It was a night-mare

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πŸ‘€︎ u/Forsaken-Pickle
πŸ“…︎ Dec 06 2021
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How do you call it when Van Gogh punches you in the dark?

Starry night

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Why are the lake bottoms so dark?

Because people lose their shades in them.

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πŸ‘€︎ u/onenightblunder
πŸ“…︎ Sep 24 2021
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A shot in the dark
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πŸ‘€︎ u/Kelly240361
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What do canines use to browse the dark web?

In-dog-nito.

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πŸ‘€︎ u/KatKarrier
πŸ“…︎ Sep 23 2021
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Did you hear the dark joke about the otter?

Trust me you wouldn't want to know because it was completely and otterly disgusting.

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πŸ‘€︎ u/Mean-Mango-7125
πŸ“…︎ Oct 18 2021
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If Princess Leia had turned to the dark side…

She would’ve become Lukes Sithter

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πŸ‘€︎ u/siphodeus
πŸ“…︎ Oct 24 2021
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For Halloween, I went to a Glow-in-the-Dark party.

It was lit!...which totally defeated the purpose.

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πŸ‘€︎ u/Aphox14
πŸ“…︎ Nov 01 2021
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Five years back I couldn’t pay my electricity bill, those were the dark days of my life
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πŸ‘€︎ u/Chiniandspice
πŸ“…︎ May 28 2021
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A young boy and an old man are walking through the woods at night. The boy tells the man: "I'm scared. It's really dark and spooky out here."

The old man replies, "YOU'RE scared?! I'm the one that has to walk back alone!"

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πŸ‘€︎ u/weebado
πŸ“…︎ Jun 28 2021
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I was driving with my dad when we passed a cemetery. My dad goes in a low, dark, creepy voice, "I know something about this cemetery that you don’t.” And I was like what is it? He continued, "The people living in this town can’t be buried here.” I was really confused so I asked why?

He rasped, "Cuz they’re still alive!"

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πŸ‘€︎ u/honolulu_oahu_mod
πŸ“…︎ Jul 28 2019
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Me: I have a fear of dentists and the dark. Wife: Ok, dentists I get it, but the dark?

Me: Well, you never know where a dentist might hide.

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πŸ‘€︎ u/TwoMoreDays
πŸ“…︎ Sep 06 2021
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When I was young I used to be afraid of the dark

Now when I get my electric bill I'm afraid of the light.

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πŸ‘€︎ u/karma-enigma
πŸ“…︎ Apr 30 2021
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Why can't Spanish people consent to sex in the dark

They can't sΓ­

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β€ͺWhy can’t 2021 take a picture in the dark

because it doesn’t have flash

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πŸ“…︎ Jan 01 2021
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Why did the dark ages get its' name?

Too many knights!

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πŸ‘€︎ u/ozmofasho
πŸ“…︎ Jul 07 2021
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Why do Apple employees work in the dark?

None of them have Windows.

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What do you call a Force user whose light during the day and dark at night?

Mace Window

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πŸ‘€︎ u/DracoRaknar
πŸ“…︎ Aug 16 2021
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[Dark] Reports came out that suicide rates actually dropped during the pandemic despite people's worst fears. I guess it's true what they say...

No noose is good noose.

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πŸ‘€︎ u/ClawBadger
πŸ“…︎ May 07 2021
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What lets you see in the dark but gives away your position?

Night vision giggles.

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πŸ‘€︎ u/haribom
πŸ“…︎ Jun 16 2021
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The pessimist sees a dark tunnel. The optimist sees a light at the end of the tunnel. The realist sees a freight train.

The train driver sees three idiots standing on the tracks.

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πŸ‘€︎ u/firestrike007
πŸ“…︎ Dec 12 2020
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My wife told me it's too dangerous to put away dishes in the dark

I said "it's a whisk I'm willing to take"

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πŸ‘€︎ u/BrightHausJon
πŸ“…︎ Aug 25 2020
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The middle ages were also referred to as the dark ages because...

...there were too many knights.

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πŸ‘€︎ u/athei-nerd
πŸ“…︎ May 18 2022
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I just realized it’s called the dark ages because…

there were so many knights!

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πŸ‘€︎ u/AloneWithFriends
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Why were they called the dark ages?

Because there were so many knights.

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πŸ‘€︎ u/HiroBrowe
πŸ“…︎ Nov 28 2021
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Why did they call it the dark ages?

Because of all the knights

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πŸ‘€︎ u/Jhonny30
πŸ“…︎ Feb 02 2022
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Why were they called the β€œdark ages?”

Because there were a lot of knights.

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πŸ‘€︎ u/TheVeterano_007
πŸ“…︎ Oct 18 2021
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Why were they called the dark ages?

Because there were a lot of knights.

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The other day, I dreamt about a young horse that refused to do anything during the day, but would then spend all hours during dark running, making lots of noise, and even fighting the other animals

It was a night-mare

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πŸ‘€︎ u/Forsaken-Pickle
πŸ“…︎ Dec 06 2021
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Why was it called the dark ages?

Because of all the knights.

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