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Scaphism: the ancient Persian execution where insects ate you alive

If you're looking for the most horrifying execution method in history, scaphism is a strong contender. Used by the ancient ...
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‘Over the next hour, it’s dispatched, dismantled and butchered, piece by piece.’ This may be the most savage ambush attack we’ve ever heard

In a horrific but easy-to-visualise scene, the ants grab its limbs and pull backwards, while the insect struggles in the opposite direction, where more hidden jaws are waiting to grab it. The ants ...