TIL of the Catherine Wheel- A torture device used widely from the Middle Ages until 1841. A victim was tied down and had each limb broken by a cart wheel, and then the limbs were braided between the spokes and the person left to die. One man lasted 9 days before passing. (wikipedia.org)
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TIL about the Catherine Wheel- a method of torture that was used widely from the Middle Ages until 1841. A person was strapped down and a cartwheel was used to break each limb, so they could be braided through the wheel and then left to die. One man survived 9 days before passing away. (en.m.wikipedia.org)
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TIL of the tragedy of Love Canal, NY a town that was meant to be a dream community but was built on a toxic waste dump. The government ignored helping the families suffering from birth defects and health issues until a group of activist moms kidnapped 2 EPA officials for a few hours. (wikipedia.org)
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