Odd historical tidbit

Blood of King Louis XVI may be hidden inside gourd: Decorated squash was apparently used to store blood-soaked handkerchief after French monarch was beheaded

Carved pumpkins abound this Halloween season, but a decorated gourd dated to 1793 may be the spookiest of them all. New research determines it may contain the blood of Louis XVI, who was executed by guillotine that same year.

Okay, I've got to go get ready for work. Have a good day.