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The drowning test, historically known as the "dunking" or "water test," was a method used during witch hunts to determine if someone was a witch. The accused would be submerged in water; if they sank and drowned, they were considered innocent, but if they floated, they were deemed guilty, as floating was thought to indicate a rejection of baptism and a pact with the devil. This brutal test was based on flawed logic and a misunderstanding of human buoyancy, and it often led to the wrongful deaths of many individuals. The practice reflects the extreme measures taken during periods of moral panic and superstition.

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