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"In late-1600s Puritan society, a child over 16 convicted of cursing at a parent was sentenced to death. Being a stubborn or rebellious child also earned you a death sentence."
No. Friggin. Way! That's sooo crazy!! I probably be sentenced to death by the time I was 5 because I was a stubborn one! LOL!
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"The Puritans founded America's first college, bookstore, and newspaper."
Okay, maybe they weren't so bad (looks at the second item)! ;)
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"The Puritans brought beer to America. According to Mourt's Relation (1622), the Mayflower pilgrims settled at Plymouth because supplies, especially beer, were running low. Beer was a dietary mainstay on long voyages because, having been boiled, it was purer than water."
They just thought of everything! Not that I drink beer! I'm weird. I know! LOL!
