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  2. Autoenucleation - Wikipedia

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    The mythical Oedipus gouged his eyes out. Autoenucleation, also known as oedipism, is the self-inflicted enucleation (removal) of the eye. It is considered a form of self-mutilation and is normally caused by psychosis, paranoid delusions or drugs. [1]

  3. Eye-gouging - Wikipedia

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    Eye-gouging is the act of pressing or tearing the eye using the fingers or instruments. Eye-gouging involves a very high risk of eye injury , such as eye loss or blindness. Eye-gouging as a fighting style was once a popular form of sport fighting in the back-country United States , primarily in the 18th and 19th centuries.

  4. Saucepan attacker gouged eyes of 'peacemaker' - AOL

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    A man who attempted to gouge out the eyes of a "peacemaker" has been sent to prison for seven years. Nathan Mouatt, 35, knocked the victim to the floor with a saucepan before stabbing him ...

  5. Blinding (punishment) - Wikipedia

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    Oedipus gouged out his own eyes after accidentally fulfilling the prophecy that he would end up killing his father and marrying his mother. [3] In the Bible, Samson was blinded upon his capture by the Philistines. [4] Early Christians were often blinded as a penalty for their beliefs. [5] For example, Saint Lucy's torturers tore out her eyes. [6]

  6. Ex-meth user who gouged her own eyeballs out while high ... - AOL

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    Kaylee Muthart, 26, was left permanently blinded when she ripped out her eyes with her bare hands and squished them believing the act of self-harm would save the world after snorting and injecting ...

  7. Woman who gouged out own eyes says it ‘feels really nice’

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    She may be permanently blind, but Kaylee Muthart is sober and at peace three months after gouging her own eyes out. Woman who gouged out own eyes says it ‘feels really nice’ Skip to main content

  8. Glossary of early twentieth century slang in the United States

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    Notes Works cited References External links 0-9 S.S. Kresge Lunch Counter and Soda Fountain, about 1920 86 Main article: 86 1. Soda-counter term meaning an item was no longer available 2. "Eighty-six" means to discard, eliminate, or deny service A abe's cabe 1. Five dollar bill 2. See fin, a fiver, half a sawbuck absent treatment Engaging in dance with a cautious partner ab-so-lute-ly ...

  9. 20 iconic slang words from Black Twitter that shaped pop culture

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    In honor of Black Twitter's contribution, Stacker compiled a list of 20 slang words it brought to popularity, using the AAVE Glossary, Urban Dictionary, Know Your Meme, and other internet ...