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The Spanish Inquisition, a time when it was dangerous to be anything but catholic, saw the use of one of the cruelest tools of all time – the Heretic’s Fork. Established in 1478 by King Ferdinand II of Aragon and Queen Isabella I of Castille, the “Catholic Monarchs” sought to enforce religious uniformity.
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When I was in school, I took a drama class. My favorite improv game was “Death in a Minute…” where the audience shouts out absurd things, and the actors have one minute to improv their death; for example, “death by Choco Taco!” This case includes death and a woodchipper – which sounds like something out of the movie Fargo, but for Helle Nielsen, was all too real.
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During medieval times, torture was an acceptable method for extracting valuable information, or simply punishing those who were defiant. The Scavenger’s Daughter was one such instrument, designed during the reign of England’s Henry VIII by Sir Leonard Skevington, Lieutenant of the Tower of London.
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Cyanide, a poison used throughout history to cause death, is actually be produced naturally. Certain bacteria, fungi, and algae produce cyanide, as well as other foods and plants. You can even find it in apple seeds, mangoes, and almonds. While these foods can generally be eaten without danger, a diet heavy in them can cause death.
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