Because you never know when this kind of information might come in handy – to “testify” was based on men in the Roman court swearing to a statement made by swearing on their testicles. I bet if we still used this today our court system would be run far differently…
(Oh, and in case you would like to read other bits of random and mostly useless knowledge, click here).
Gone Missing Said:
on October 26, 2007 at 12:55 am
Yup, they would hold their balls in their left and raise their right hand.
Sometimes a person would hold a knife to them and ask the person to swear or make a pact. Blood… er-ah BALL BROTHERS!
gonem1ssing Said:
on October 26, 2007 at 1:04 am
I think it should definately apply to congress.