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TIL about Trasmoz, a town in Spain that was excommunicated for witchcraft in the 13th century, with Pope Julius II also cursing the village in 1511. Neither the excommunication or curse have been lifted. Every June, during the Feria de Brujeria festival, one person is named as 'Witch of the Year'.

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