Everyday Things That Were Once Punishable by Death

Animator Chill Dude Explains recounts some of the most common everyday things that humans consume, wear, and do that were once punishable by death. Several of these mortal offenses include drinking coffee, eating potatoes, washing hands, falling asleep in church, growing a beard, flipping coins, and kissing in public.

Things You Do Every Day That Used to Be a Death Sentence