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[–] whelk@retrolemmy.com 8 points 2 days ago (1 children)

I think one of the origin stories of the Headless Horseman is a Hessian

[–] MajorMajormajormajor@lemmy.ca 3 points 1 day ago (1 children)

I always thought he was Russian, since he was always Russian around on his horse.

[–] whelk@retrolemmy.com 3 points 1 day ago

Just take this upvote and go