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TIL about Roland the Farter, a medieval flatulist in 12th Century England. Each Christmas, he was obliged to perform "saltum, siffletum, pettum" (a simultaneous jump, whistle, and fart) at King He... (en.wikipedia.org)

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The original post: /r/todayilearned by /u/-Intelligentsia on 2025-01-25 11:22:10.

Original Title: TIL about Roland the Farter, a medieval flatulist in 12th Century England. Each Christmas, he was obliged to perform "saltum, siffletum, pettum" (a simultaneous jump, whistle, and fart) at King Henry II’s court. He was given 110 acres in Suffolk for his services.

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