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Schwedentrunk - method of torture and execution in which the victim is forced to swallow large amounts of foul liquid such as excrement (en.wikipedia.org)
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[–] TheManIsInsane 2 points 1 year ago

And of course, it first widely used during The 30 Years War. One of the most vicious wars in European history, probably only eclipsed by the two World Wars.