Myths & mysteries
Heinrich Seuse wore a shirt lined with sharp nails
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Why settle for itchy wool when you can wear a medieval torture device disguised as an undershirt? This devoted mystic decided that regular piety was boring, so he fashioned an undergarment loaded with dozens of brass nails pointing inward. He wore this metallic nightmare constantly to mimic divine suffering, ensuring that every single movement he made throughout the day was an agonizing reminder of his commitment.
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