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Why is it that in most heraldic or royal crests and coats of arms, all animals are sticking out their tongues? Is it just tradition, or is there some historical background?

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How has the historical term for happy (gay) come to represent the LGBTQ community, when back in history they would be the most miserable people I could imagine?

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Why is it that in most heraldic or royal crests and coats of arms, all animals are sticking out their tongues? Is it just tradition, or is there some historical background?	145
How has the historical term for happy (gay) come to represent the LGBTQ community, when back in history they would be the most miserable people I could imagine?	6