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How were accused witches tested to see if they were a witch?

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One way was by throwing them in a lake with a heavy sinking rock tied to one of their legs. It was to see if they could float. If they could float, that meant that they were innocent. If they sunk, they were evil and witches and NASTY. lol, It was the dumbest thing ever.

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