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12-12-2004, 03:05 PM
Jaques d'Alltrades
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It was used in plague pits.
Not very recently, I would venture to suggest. In 'official circles' the
myth that it had a caustic action on bodies lasted well into the last
century.
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Rusty
Open the creaking gate to make a horrid.squeak, then lower the foobar.
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