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“Its 5-inch spurs can cause deep lacerations and even death. In the 1920s, a teenage boy died when one severed his jugular vein.” 10 deadlie

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Oct 8, 2026, 6:16 PM UTC

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“Its 5-inch spurs can cause deep lacerations and even death. In the 1920s, a teenage boy died when one severed his jugular vein.” 10 deadlie · News Atlas