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TIL about Thomas Aikenhead, the person in the United Kingdom to be executed for blasphemy. Only 20 at the time for his death, his execution in 1697 was intended to be used by the Lord Advocate, Sir James Stewart as a warning to those who would hold opinions contrary to traditional Christian beliefs.

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