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  • 61Castigatory — Cas ti*ga*to*ry, n. An instrument formerly used to punish and correct arrant scolds; called also a {ducking stool}, or {trebucket}. Blacktone. [1913 Webster] …

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  • 62trebucket — Castigatory Cas ti*ga*to*ry, n. An instrument formerly used to punish and correct arrant scolds; called also a {ducking stool}, or {trebucket}. Blacktone. [1913 Webster] …

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  • 63Folk etymology — This article is about a technical term in linguistics. For incorrect popular etymologies, see false etymology. Folk etymology is change in a word or phrase over time resulting from the replacement of an unfamiliar form by a more familiar… …

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  • 64Babes in Toyland (1934 film) — Babes in Toyland Theatrical poster (1934) Directed by Gus Meins Charley Rogers …

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  • 65Public humiliation — was often used by local communities to punish minor and petty criminals before the age of large, modern prisons (imprisonment was long unusual as a punishment, rather a method of coercion). Contents 1 Shameful exposure 2 Painful humiliation 2.1… …

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  • 66St. George's, Bermuda — Infobox World Heritage Site WHS = Historic Town of St. George and Related Fortifications, Bermuda State Party = Type = Cultural Criteria = iv ID = 983 Region = Europe and North America Year = 2000 Session = 24th Link =… …

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  • 67Rothenburg ob der Tauber — Plönlein with Kobolzeller Steige and Spitalgasse …

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  • 68Dunk tank — The dunking mechanism on the typical dunk tank is triggered by a ball hitting a small target. A dunk tank, also known as a dunking booth or dunking machine, is an attraction mainly used in funfairs, fundraisers, and personal parties. Basically, a …

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  • 69Mears Ashby — Coordinates: 52°17′36″N 0°46′19″W / 52.29335°N 0.77205°W / 52.29335; 0.77205 …

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  • 70Ordnance Island, Bermuda — St. George s Town, Bermuda, with Ordnance Island visible at the centre of the photograph …

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