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To: The MAGA-Deplorian

Not a proper noose, only has 7 wraps, not 13.


18 posted on 10/16/2020 9:55:51 PM PDT by FreedomPoster (Islam delenda est)
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To: FreedomPoster

The notion that a hangman’s noose must have 13 wraps is a popular superstition, but not fact.

From Wikipedia entry for Hangman’s Knot:
“The number of coils should therefore be adjusted depending on the intended use, the type and thickness of rope, and environmental conditions such as wet or greasy rope. Six to eight loops are normal when using natural ropes.”


39 posted on 10/17/2020 3:42:56 AM PDT by HartleyMBaldwin
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