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Hello Simgrund,
More is better.Back in history witches built their reputation on what whent into their brew as well as those not proclaiming anything.The end result was to expunge the innards as well as cleansing the soul.
Another well known pastime was what was known as bleeding.In the firm belief being bled eased any suffering of mind & body.This occupation was performed by a barber.Quite often for free.The barbers skill depended on the time of day & how many snifters he had taken.How many people are aware of the barbers pole?The red& white circles streaming up the pole.The meaning of this represents blood passing threw veins.Customers would appear after a bleading feeling releived & light headed.Hence the saying "Up the pole"
We live in modern times.In some ways not much better.Have a look at some of these characters getting around with spike & pins sticking out all over them.