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[-] NakariLexfortaine@lemm.ee 7 points 7 months ago

Or putting you under a stone.

Giles Corey, one of the more famous Salem victims. His wife was tried for witchcraft, and while he stood against her, he got wrapped up in it, too. They placed large stones over his body, telling him if he confessed he would be given a clean death.

His last words are reported to be "More weight".

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