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Asklemmy@lemmy.ml · 2 years ago

What ridiculous history fact is your favorite?

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What ridiculous history fact is your favorite?

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Asklemmy@lemmy.ml · 2 years ago

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No it was by trial and meant as punishment. Quite common even, but I first heard of it in relation to Cromwell c.s.

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