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S1 Ep594: No Such Thing As Laser Club

No Such Thing As A Fish

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Animal Trials: A Legal Oddity

This chapter explores the bizarre practice of animal trials in the 12th and 13th centuries, where lawyers defended creatures like pigs and rats in court. It highlights the clever defense strategies used by attorneys and examines the historical context and societal motivations behind these absurd legal proceedings.

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