Throughout history, many cultures have considered blood to have magical properties. In fact, some people have held blood in such high regard that they actually turned to drinking blood in order to prolong their lives.

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https://www.livescience.com/15899-drinking-blood-safe.html

https://www.ranker.com/list/carter-brothers-vampire-legend/jodi-smith

https://yesterdaysamerica.com/the-forgotten-history-of-two-new-orleans-vampires/

https://scholarworks.uark.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=5085&context=etd

https://blogs.scientificamerican.com/guest-blog/blood-lust-the-early-history-of-transfusion/

https://www.amazon.com/Mrs-Wakeman-vs-Antichrist-Strange-but-True-ebook/dp/B00INIXUAS

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