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March 2, 1789

On This Date in TWISTED-HISTORY.com! in 1789, Pennsylvania ended the prohibition of theatrical performances. Prior to this date, it was illegal to put on any kind of play (including that sinful wag Shakespeare) in Pennsylvania as the good Christians in charge of the government deemed them illicit and that they would lead to worship of … Continue reading

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August 9, 1980

On This Date in TWISTED-HISTORY.com in 1980 the Belgian constitution was revised. The amendment to declare waffles as the national breakfast was rejected, while Beer was almost voted in. The opponents to the Beer for Breakfast Amendment declared that they weren’t against beer per se as the national breakfast of choice, they just wanted it … Continue reading

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July 31, 1703

On This Date in TWISTED-HISTORY.com in 1703 English author Daniel Defoe was forced to stand in the pillory for offending the government and church for writing and publishing his satire “The Shortest Way With Dissenters”. Apparently the British government and church believed that the best way to silence intelligent satirists was to make them stand … Continue reading

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December 6, 1926

On This Date in TWISTED-HISTORY.com! in 1926, Benito Mussolini introduced a tax on bachelors in Italy, while at the same time, reducing the tax on beer, wine, and spirits. Fat, ugly Italian women rejoiced all across the land.

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