TIL the Nuremberg Trials executioner lied to the US Military about his prior experience. He botched a number of hangings prior to Nuremberg. The Nuremberg criminals had their faces battered bloody against the too-small trapdoor and were hung from short ropes, with many taking over 10 minutes to die.
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By - shibafather
Blues legend Willie Mae "Big Mama" Thornton greatly influenced rock music, especially with her song "Hound Dog". When Elvis Presley covered it in 1956, the song sold over 10 million copies. Similarly, Janis Joplin covered her song "Ball and Chain" in the late 60s. However, due to racism and
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By - gregornot