Odd Fact: Coffins
Date: Tuesday, May 23, 2006 @ 11:47:44 EDT
Topic: odd facts


Back in the 1700's coffins were made with a pedal at the foot that was attached to a bell that remained above ground after the burial. This was due the amount of premature burials (buried alive).

If a person was a victim of a premature burial they simply tapped their foot on the pedal which would cause the bell to ring. Someone would then come rescue them.







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