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Latest recorded position: #30 on Oct 15, 2026, 8:01 PM CST.
Across 1 retained daily record, the best recorded rank was #30. From the first retained rank (#30) to the last (#30), this listing held the same rank.
Why is the Japanese rank of colonel so highly prominent?
为啥日本的大佐，是一个存在感非常高的军衔？
ThreadEast first recorded "Why is the Japanese rank of colonel so highly prominent?" on Oct 15, 2026, 8:01 PM CST. It has been observed on Zhihu Hot List, with less than one hour between the first and latest recorded appearances.
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#30Source metric: 640,000 heat
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Up to 180 recent daily records from retained observations and preserved archives. The best rank and last rank can differ within a day. Times use China Standard Time (UTC+8).
| Day | Platform | Best rank | Last rank | Observations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-15 | Zhihu Hot List | #30 | #30 | 1 |