While I never sold blood to buy alcohol, there was a time when I'd donate blood every Friday night in order to require less alcohol.
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I know the accepted answer for all those really goofy-looking German swords is that they were novelties or ceremonial pieces never intended for actual combat, but then I remember that this is the country that not only invented the flintlock grenade launcher, but by all accounts actually attempted to use them in battle, and I have to wonder.