02 Feb 08 Death from Biting One’s Tongue

Allan Pinkerton (1819-1884), famous for creating the Pinkerton detective agency and developing investigative techniques such as unveiling a suspect and doing undercover work, died of an infection after biting his tongue when he slipped on a sidewalk!

Allan Pinkerton (1819-1884), famous for creating the Pinkerton detective agency and developing investigative techniques such as unveiling a suspect and doing undercover work, died of an infection after biting his...

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