I'm reliably informed that captured Iraqi soldiers were crucified on the gun barrels of British tanks in gulf war 1.
Not sure that many acts of cannibalism took place though.
Not sure that many acts of cannibalism took place though.
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I am unreliably informed of exactly the same thing.Originally posted by SpontaneousOrder View PostThe material prosperity of a nation is not an abiding possession; the deeds of its people are.
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Always look on the bright side of life.Comment
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Ever tried hammering a six inch nail into gun metal?Originally posted by SpontaneousOrder View PostComment
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Always forgive your enemies; nothing annoys them so much.Comment
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Crucifixion does not have to involve nails.Originally posted by alluvial View PostThe material prosperity of a nation is not an abiding possession; the deeds of its people are.
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Nails weren't typically used as far as I'm aware, in ancient Rome at least.Originally posted by alluvial View PostComment
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yep indeed - the two geezers who were crucified with Jesus were only tied to the cross
seems it was only JC who got nailed....Comment
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It varied, but binding was the more common approach.Originally posted by MyUserName View Post
Edit: actually it appears that the evidence is unclear.Last edited by speling bee; 8 May 2014, 14:18.The material prosperity of a nation is not an abiding possession; the deeds of its people are.
George Frederic Watts
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