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  1. 1st August 04, 02:54 AM #1
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    1747 on this day

    Today (aug.1)in 1747, the wearing of tartan was prohibited. The penalty for a first offence was six months' imprisonment and, for a second, seven years' transportation.

    Source: http://www.scotsman.com/

    Let's wear our kilts in celebration of the freedom we can all now enjoy!
  2. 1st August 04, 03:52 AM #2
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    Is this why you decided to stay Graham?
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    Yep, I got 260 years for repeated offences, three more years and I can return to Scotland!
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