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Executed Because Strong
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Henry VIII had seen John Fisher beheaded and Bullen asked for the head and she splatted rudely. One of the teeth pierced her hand and the wound never healed. Later she too was beheaded. Believe it or not. In a moment I'll tell you about a man who was executed because he was strong. In 1692 the Reverend George Burroughs of Wells, Maine, was placed on trial
in Salem Village, Massachusetts, charged with witchcraft. The only evidence was the testimony of witnesses who saw the defendant insert a finger in the muzzle of a heavy musket and hold it at arm's length. A feat to court thought was impossible without the aid of sorcery. The defendant pleaded in vain that he'd seen an Indian perform the same feat of strength.
He was convicted and hanged. Believe it or not. We'll send you off! We'll send you off! We'll send you off! We'll send you off! We'll send you off!
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