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History takes a hilarious turn when exploring the evolution of Japanese weaponry. From tiny blades to massive horse-slaying steel, the logical conclusion eventually led to a rather straightforward but brilliant invention. Discover the unexpected brilliance behind attaching a katana to a stick and how ancient innovators solved the problem of ...
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