Talk:Stocks

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I am a Chinese and I have never heard of anything like stocks or itching powder in ancient times. I think it is simply an urban legend that Chinese used or perfected stocks. I challenge anyone to prove that claim.

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Most people in Europe are commonly aware of the medieval use of stocks as a form of punishment and humiliation. As for whether the Chinese developed the stocks, this Encyclopaedia Britannica article may provide some information.

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I do not think that photo of a lingerie model in the stocks is appropriate.

I agree. I would also add the there should be another picture, in addtion to the one you have now. The ren-faire picture still gives a playful image of the stocks.

I think stocks were a very crule punishment in those days