In Ancient Rome, the punishment for killing one’s father (parricide) was poena cullei or “penalty of the sack.” This death penalty consisted of being sewn up in a sack along with a viper, a dog, and a cock, which was then thrown into water. – WTF Fun Facts
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WTF Fun Fact – Vestal Virgins
During the 7th century B.C., ancient Roman ‘vestal virgins’ were required to keep their hymens intact as proof of virginity until age 30 or they would be buried alive.– WTF Fun Facts
WTF Fun Fact – Middle Finger
The middle finger has been used as a derogatory gesture for at least 2400 years, appearing in ancient Greek and Roman texts. Its usage in the US is documented as early as 1886 and was likely brought over by Italian immigrants. – WTF Fun Facts
Source: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/magazine-16916263