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What is the story behind this crazy, old photo?

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Photo via what is generously referred to as the "University of" Oregon Athletic Department

Here's the story of how this photo came to be.

1954: A group of 50 to 60 Oregon students touched off Oregon State's homecoming bonfire in the middle of the night in Corvallis -- a traditional Civil War prank. But Oregon State students cornered 15 to 20 of the invaders and held them prisoner. Captive Oregon students had their heads shaved, were painted orange and black and some were forced to do housework at fraternities. One was led through campus bearing a sign that read: "I'm a dumb Duck."

-The Oregonian

I hope I'm not the only one who thinks that every part of that is awesome.

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