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Why was the black spot given to Long John Silver thought unlucky for the crew who gave it to him?

Question #45559. Asked by mibmob.

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The 'black spot' was thought to be the mark of imminent death among pirate crews.

Mar 22 2004, 6:57 AM
mibmob
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mibmob
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Nay me lad; what ye say be true, but why was it unlucky for the crew, not Long John, when they gave the spot to him?

Mar 22 2004, 7:12 AM
RickF
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RickF
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It's a long time since I read Treasure island, but was it made from paper from The Bible?

Mar 22 2004, 8:17 AM
mibmob
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mibmob
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Arrrrr Ricky me lad! It be made from paper from the Bible and so were unlucky to the pirates and not Long John!

Mar 22 2004, 8:19 AM
RickF
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RickF
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An' them as dies'll be the lucky ones!

Mar 22 2004, 8:22 AM
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