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May 10

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History

The Golden Age of Piracy

The Golden Age of Piracy (1650-1730) saw infamous pirates like Blackbeard and Anne Bonny rule the seas. Contrary to popular belief, many pirate ships were surprisingly democratic, with crews voting on major decisions and sharing plunder equally. Pirates also created early forms of disability insurance for injured crew members.

💡 Did you know?

Pirates wore earrings because they believed it improved their eyesight!

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