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TIL in 1818, an Englishman accused of murder demanded a trial by combat. Surprisingly, the law that allowed for trial by combat was still valid, and the man was acquitted when his accuser declined the offer of battle. Trial by combat was abolished the following year.

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[–] [email protected] 104 points 3 months ago (11 children)

Seems like something a murderer would demand.

[–] [email protected] 94 points 3 months ago (3 children)

"I know what to do. I'll murder my way out"

[–] [email protected] 32 points 3 months ago (1 children)

It may be weird, but applying the Jason Mendoza problem solving tactics could work.

Anytime I had a problem and I threw a Molotov cocktail, boom! Right away, I had a different problem

[–] [email protected] 2 points 3 months ago (2 children)

I just carry a few half-empty bottles of vodka, rags, and a few kilos of baking soda everywhere. There's no problem I can't solve with this kit.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 3 months ago

Hitchhikers Guide to the Revolution

[–] [email protected] 1 points 3 months ago (1 children)

Baking soda? In those quantities? Please, tell us more. Like what do you do with it?

[–] [email protected] 1 points 3 months ago (1 children)

Put out the fires, then get called a hero

[–] [email protected] 2 points 3 months ago

If you fix the problem, and you've managed to not get caught being the cause, by anyone who survived, then you're the hero

[–] [email protected] 11 points 3 months ago

If you bring the charges, you must be prepared bring the charge

[–] [email protected] 4 points 3 months ago

"mix things up a little"

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