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Did People Really Throw Tar And Feathers On Each Other?

Did People Really Throw Tar And Feathers On Each Other?

Ridiculous History

July 7, 202038m 43s

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Show Notes

It's true -- people used to throw tar on other people, then shake feathers on them as a specific form of legally-sanctioned punishment. Where did the concept of tarring and feathering a person actually come from, and how did it spread throughout the world?

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