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Lingchi, the cruel punishment of killing a sinner by cutting him off thousands of times

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 Introduction to Lingchi Lingchi, also known as "death by a thousand cuts," is a form of torture and execution that originated in China. The practice involved slowly and systematically dismembering a person, causing them to suffer immense pain before eventually dying. Lingchi was used as a means of punishment for a variety of crimes, including murder, treason, and rebellion. Although it was primarily used in China, Lingchi was also used in other parts of Asia, including Vietnam and Korea. The practice of Lingchi Lingchi was a brutal and gruesome practice that involved the systematic cutting of a person's body. The victim was first tied to a wooden frame, and then the executioner would begin to cut them with a sharp blade. The cuts were made slowly and methodically, with the goal of causing as much pain as possible while keeping the victim alive. The executioner would start with the limbs and gradually work their way up to the torso and head. Lingchi's history and evol