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TIL there are depictions of Knights engaging Snails in battle drawn in the margins of late 13th century medieval written works like song & prayer books, & even papal letters. They include ... (www.bbc.com)

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The original was posted on /r/todayilearned by /u/NeonChurch on 2024-08-25 11:27:40+00:00.

Original Title: TIL there are depictions of Knights engaging Snails in battle drawn in the margins of late 13th century medieval written works like song & prayer books, & even papal letters. They include man-sized snails, snails hovering in mid air, & man/snail hybrids ridden by rabbits. Their origins are a mystery

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