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I read years ago that Japan's Kamikaze pilots would have wet rawhide strips wrapped around their testicles before take off. As it dried & shrunk, it caused great pain & made their decision to commit suicide easier. I've scoured the Internet for confirmation but find nothing. Did this really happen?

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What does the stereotypical "echoing speech" come from?

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I read years ago that Japan's Kamikaze pilots would have wet rawhide strips wrapped around their testicles before take off. As it dried & shrunk, it caused great pain & made their decision to commit suicide easier. I've scoured the Internet for confirmation but find nothing. Did this really happen?	59
What does the stereotypical "echoing speech" come from?	0