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When we think of pirates, we think of Long John Silver. Piracy (the verb) has been around for thousands of years. Vikings did it too. Around 1800 the US Navy took the lead at stopping piracy on the high seas, so other than a few crooks, all that is left is the lore.

Probably one day younger than the oldest ship. Think about it. Theives are older than hookers.

There were already pirates in Antiquity.

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