The removal of a body's flesh by either natural or human means, leaving only the bones
Defleshing
Fact of the Day
When George Washington campaigned for the Virginia election in 1758, he bought every eligible voter three pints of alcohol.
Quote of the Day
"I have beaten the Russian and Austrian army commanded by two emperors. I am a little tired.
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~ Napoleon after Austerlitz
On This Day
39 Roman Emperor Titus, son of Vespasian, was born.
1460 Richard, Duke of York is killed at the Battle of Wakefield.
1887 A petition, signed by 1 million women in Britain, was sent to Queen Victoria. It called for pubs to be closed on Sundays.
1922 The Union of Soviet Socialist Republics (USSR) was established.
1999 Former Beatle George Harrison survived an assassination attempt at his Friar Park Estate.