稜 France Used The Guillotine The SAME YEAR Star Wars Came Out The last guillotine execution in France was in September 1977. Star Wars premiered in May 1977. While Luke Skywalker battled the Empire, France was still using an 18th-century execution method. History is closer than you think! Follow @theamazingtimetraveler for daily mind-blowing facts! #shorts #didyouknow #facts #history #france #starwars #guillotine #mindblown | Time Traveler | Facebook

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The guillotine is a device used for execution by beheading, most famously associated with the French Revolution. Its history can be traced back to the late 18th century, although the concept of beheading as a form of capital punishment predates it by centuries.1. **Origins**: The idea of a mechanical device for beheading individuals can be found in various cultures throughout history. Before the guillotine, methods of execution such as the sword or axe were common, but they often depended on the

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