October 15, 2011: All my life I've wakened every morning excited about what I'll experience & learn that day. I usually start the day by looking up a new-to-me fact, but definitely when I need a mental break from paperwork or practicing I briefly go looking for something new to learn. My blog is about anything I learn on any subject. I hope you will enjoy exploring this path with me.
Thursday, March 29, 2012
The Petticoat Duel...For Real...With Guns!
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While pistol-duels were usually an activity for men, women were known to do this from time to time. The 1792 Petticoat Duel was between Lady Almeria Braddock and Mrs. Elphinstone, because Mrs. Elphinstone said Lady Braddock was 61 years old, and Lady Braddock insisted she was not even 30. They met to duel, but when neither was hurt by bullets they commenced dueling with swords. Neither was killed nor even seriously injured, and they even curtsied to each other in the end.
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