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Medieval Chinese skeleton may reveal first evidence of a brutal punishment

Medieval Chinese skeleton may reveal first evidence of a brutal punishmentWorldPing

Ancient Chinese authorities used many creative ways to punish people, often with methods designed to mark them for life. One brutal example mentioned repeatedly in historical texts is cutting off a person's nose.

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