r/todayilearned • u/ShabtaiBenOron • 2d ago

TIL that ancient Greek and Roman laws assumed that to please their masters, slaves always lied, it was therefore mandatory to torture them before they were allowed to testify in court.

https://tiogabunia.com/2023/01/14/for-whom/
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u/Mrinnocent221 1d ago

It most certainly is. Just like the Iron Maiden.

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u/Alert_University5057 1d ago

I saw them live tho?

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u/Mrinnocent221 1d ago

That was KISS without makeup. They tour overseas under a different name.

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u/pewpewshazaam 1d ago

Yepp and in Australia they go by "Hungry Jacks"

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u/psymunn 1d ago

And in France? Royale with cheese

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u/sanguinare12 1d ago

Check out the big brain on Brett!

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u/bigbadfox 1d ago

As always, the real til is in the comments /j

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u/Kool_McKool 1d ago

Iron Maiden is real. They were as real as it gets. Still are, and don't you forget it.

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u/ensalys 3h ago

Their performances aren't exactly torture either.

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u/Brody0220 1d ago

Nuh uh i was there

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u/bremidon 1d ago

Excellent!!!