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Face Jugs: Created with Ominous Features to Scare Children Away From its Contents [Video]

Face jugs have been dated back as early as the 14th century. However, the most famous known vessels today were made by black slaves in the 1800s and were discovered in North Carolina, Georgia, and South Carolina. The exact purpose of the vessels is unknown, but many scholars believe them to be either of practical []

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