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A book in the Suffolk museum has a cover made of a murderer's skin (www.bbc.com)
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After being convicted, 7000 - 10000 people came to watch his hanging. Pieces of the rope were sold. The murder site became a tourist attraction and his skin was made into a cover for two books.

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[–] Imgonnatrythis@sh.itjust.works 12 points 2 months ago (1 children)

Two books? I know some politicians that could cover a nice encyclopedia set.

[–] Shave_MyBeever@lemmy.world 5 points 2 months ago

Your fingers would turn orange though.

[–] chirospasm@lemmy.ml 5 points 2 months ago (1 children)

Metal AF