Skull and crossbones

:This article is about the international poison symbol. For the pirate flag see Jolly Roger; for the secret society see Skull and Bones.

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Jolly Roger - Secret society - Skull and Bones

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A skull and crossbones is a symbol consisting of a human skull and two bones crossed together under the skull. It is generally used as a warning for something that is dangerous or deadly, usually poison.

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Symbol - Skull - Poison

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The symbol, or some variation thereof, was also featured on the Jolly Roger, the traditional flag of European and American pirates. It is also used by the Skull and Bones, a secret society at Yale University. Poole Pirates Speedway Team in the United Kingdom have the Skull and Crossbones as their team badge.

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Jolly Roger - Flag - Europe - American - Pirate - Skull and Bones - Secret society - Yale University - Poole Pirates - Speedway - United Kingdom

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