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“When taking an oath, our biblical ancestors placed their hands over the testicles of a witness to vouchsafe their utmost sincerity and honesty. Words like ‘testify’ and ‘testament’ all derive from this unique association.” ~ Joseph Cohen, “The Penis Book”

MissKathleen 9 July 7
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Because our ancient ancestors spoke Latin? Not!

It's Greek, actually.

@MissKathleen the words related to "testicles" have either Latin or perhaps Greek roots, neither of which was a language in use in the Middle East 2500 years or more before Roman's or Greek civilization arose.

@MissKathleen it Is funny, so relax, girl!

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Utter balls, of course, but a humorous thought, nevertheless. Get the scrotum-busting lowdown from here.
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@Matias My pleasure. Shame it isn't true, though.

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and now they do it on a free kick in soccer, how times have changed... 🙂 I didn't realize there was a book, there are instructions? 🙂

lerlo Level 8 July 8, 2019
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Hence phrases like "Cross my nuts and hope to die" and "I swear on a stack of testicles"...

Use 'em every day.........the phrases!

@AnneWimsey I don't use the other things every day, that's for sure 😀

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i can see how that would work. if they didn't like the way the testimony was going they could apply some pressure to the testicles.

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I like that. The next time I have to get sworn in for anything, I'll hold my balls instead of a fucking bible.

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