The Creepy Truth Behind These Nursery Rhymes

Today we reveal the creepy truth behind 3 popular children's nursery rhymes. The origins of these nursery rhymes are not only interesting but quite often gruesome and provide a sung record of certain historical events and characters.

Far from simply being playful and fun, many argue that these rhymes were often used for mocking the rich and powerful, forming a catchy 'viral' message that easily spread long before social media.

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