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Not Just An Axe...

This looks like it's just an ax, but it's actually not your ordinary ax. In fact, it's a historical ax! This was used by the county executioner between the years of 1770 and 1866. It helped execute 88 people. It's now hanging in Sweden's Västernorrlands Museum. 

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Post originally appeared on Upbeat News.