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1488 — neo-Nazi code
1488 is a code number of neo-Nazis. 14 stands for David Lane's '14 Words' slogan (1938–2007). 88 is the 8th letter of the alphabet H, meaning HH (Heil Hitler). This number is listed in extremist symbol registries in several countries.
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Year 1488 — Bartolomeu Dias
In 1488, Portuguese navigator Bartolomeu Dias became the first European to round the Cape of Good Hope, opening the sea route from Europe to Asia. This discovery preceded Vasco da Gama's voyage to India.
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Fighting numeric hate codes
1488 is an example of how extremists use numbers to bypass content filters. Platforms fight such codes, but perpetrators constantly invent new ones. Knowledge of such codes is important for recognizing extremism.
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