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Scottish clans had “Stones of Strength” such as the Dinnie Stones, which men had to lift to be considered an adult. How common was this practice across Scotland? Was it a hard-enough feat that people had to train to do it? Did many people fail?

by /u/RusticBohemian in /r/AskHistorians

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