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Jailers’ keys were apparently filled with gun powder to create a primitive gun that could be detonated if there was any trouble when opening a cell door. We found several original versions that back up this claim, dating from the 17th century and of various complexity.

♥ Aug 18th at 10AM / via: theoddmentemporium / op: theoddmentemporium / tagged: history. odd. keys. jail. jailer's keys. guns. gun powder. strange. weird. curious history. / reblog / 1,600 notes

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