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In 1386, a pig was executed in France for the murder of a child.
The pig was dressed in human clothes and hanged in the town square of Falaise, Normandy. The execution was preceded by a proper trial with defense counsel and witnesses. Such animal trials were common in medieval Europe as animals were considered morally responsible for their actions.
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Ancient Romans had professional carvers at dinner parties called ‘carptor.’
Wealthy Romans would employ professional meat carvers who would perform elaborate cutting techniques at dinner parties. These carptors...
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Ancient Egyptians had professional party planners.
Known as 'Masters of Revels,' these officials organized religious festivals and royal celebrations. They were responsible for everything...
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Benjamin Franklin wrote an essay about farting titled ‘Fart Proudly.’
Written in 1781 while Franklin was living in Paris, this satirical piece proposed to the Royal Academy of...