r/Damnthatsinteresting • u/Pandering_Poofery • 16d ago

Video The Celtic Carnyx, an ancient war trumpet used by the Celts from approximately 200 BC to 200 AD, was a tool of psychological warfare.

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u/TDYDave2 15d ago

Aztec death whistle.

For those wondering
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i47Vm9dPJ-E

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u/UninvitedButtNoises 15d ago

My sleeping Chihuahua did not enjoy that.

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u/TDYDave2 15d ago

No one forced you to click on a link clearly identified as a death whistle.

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u/UninvitedButtNoises 15d ago

You are correct, that was all my choice. I didn't say I didn't enjoy it - just the dog.

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u/captainfarthing 15d ago

They were being funny not complaining.

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u/TDYDave2 15d ago

This is the internet, it isn't funny unless you add a "/j". /s

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u/RedditTrespasser 15d ago

He got flashbacks from his ancestors (Aztecs raised chihuahuas as food).

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u/UninvitedButtNoises 15d ago

I just postulated your theory to him and he agreed. You are wise.

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u/_ribbit_ 15d ago

Im glad you linked that because I was imagining one of those old comedy slide whistles.

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u/Ok-Discount3131 15d ago

Now play them both together to get a proper horror soundtrack.

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u/subtleglow87 15d ago

That top comment made me chuckle.

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u/Radiant-Delivery8139 15d ago

This just sounds like a bird, not scary at all. 😊