On this page you will find very interesting facts about pirates...
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They thought that having women on board would bring them bad luck.
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They also thought that whistling could bring a storm, as in the saying "to whistle up a storm."
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Most of the pirates ships werre stolen because they were afraid og getting caught if they bought one.
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The captain of the ship also would change out of expensive clothes in case he was caught that he could be let go, for he was just another member of the crew.
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Pirates believed that wearing an earring would improve their eyesights.
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Pirates didn't have talking parrots like you see in movies.
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They also took over ports and islands to make them a safe haven for the pirates and their cargo.
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Most pirates were sly, mischieveous and stole from almost anyone. They also always risked their lives for if they were caught they were killed immediatley.
Just below you can see images of the whip that they called the cat o' nine tail.
Also just below is keel-hauling. They usede to drag the a man ynder a boat. He would then either drown or suffer extreme pain from the barnacles under the ship.
If you want to find out more information about pirates and their general life, then please go to www.thepiratesrealm.com
