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Capital Punishment - A Historical Perspective
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Capital punishment has been controversial as long as man has existed on Earth. Here are some interesting highlights, or lowlights, of the practice.
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10 Q
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woofi
Jan 12 03
9546 plays
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Murder in the Skies
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This quiz concerns the monstrous crimes of Albert Guay of Canada and John Gilbert Graham of the US, each of whom sabotaged an airplane, killing all on board, in order to murder one person.
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Tough
20 Q
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jouen58
Sep 07 10
330 plays
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Don't Blame the Executioner
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You may know the saying 'money for old rope' refers to the practice of selling sections of used rope after public hangings, but what do you know about the history of executioners and their work?
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10 Q
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looney_tunes
Oct 02 11
570 plays
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American Gangs and Hate Groups
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It is an unfortunate truth that many large US cities are home to gangs, involved in numerous illegal activities. This quiz looks at ten of these gangs, their past and their present.
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10 Q
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doublemm
Jul 09 09
1443 plays
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Found Guilty!
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Throughout history, political convictions have often led to criminal convictions, many resulting in execution. Some were guilty of the charges, some were not. Here are 10 cases from the annals for you to ponder and pronounce upon...
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Tough
10 Q
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beergirllaura
Apr 14 13
378 plays
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Crime and Punishment in the 20th Century
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Famous crimes of the last 100 years. I have avoided asking any O.J. Simpson questions. :)
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10 Q
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matriplex
Jan 22 07
3063 plays
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Swinging in the Breeze
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Did the punishment fit the crime? In each of these ten cases, the sentence for the 'crimes' committed was death by hanging. Do you know them all?
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Tough
10 Q
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reedy
Jun 06 12
375 plays
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The Death Sentence in 20th Century Britain
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For much of the 20th century execution by hanging was an accepted part of British criminal justice. This quiz tests your knowledge of capital punishment in 20th century Britain and of some questionable executions which hastened its abolition.
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Tough
10 Q
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baldricksmum
Dec 04 04
1275 plays
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No Such Thing as Justice
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Sometimes legal decisions are just no good - let's take a trip through the history of face-palmingly bad so-called "justice" system travesties.
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10 Q
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merylfederman
Feb 09 13
429 plays
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Just Hanging Around
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A look at the history of executions in the United Kingdom.
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Tough
10 Q
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Christinap
May 23 11
450 plays
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Medieval Torture in all its Infamy
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How much do you know about the hideous tortures people have visited on each other? Not for the squeamish!
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Tough
10 Q
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drowsteel
Jan 11 12
753 plays
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The Hangman's Noose
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I accepted an author's challenge to write this quiz. There are two general questions about hanging and the method used. For the rest you need to know something about criminals who met their end with the use of the hangman's noose.
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10 Q
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Jomarion
Apr 14 12
402 plays
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Crime and Punishment...in Ancient Rome
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A quiz on the myriad forms of punishment in ancient Rome. Not for those with a low threshhold for disgust ...
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Difficult
10 Q
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foregone
Apr 27 07
1086 plays
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Already Gone
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There have been many kidnappings throughout history involving celebrities of all types. Often, it was not until friends or family went looking for them did they find that the victims were already gone.
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10 Q
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dcpddc478
Apr 24 13
465 plays
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Famous Beheadings
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I know what you are thinking: 'What a delightful subject' - well one thing is for certain, these events mark some of the most important and bizarre moments in our history. I'll describe the person and their exploits, and you tell me who it is.
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10 Q
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hews
Jun 17 01
5793 plays
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Sitting in the Hot Seat
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The electric chair, often referred to as the hot seat, has been a symbol of the death penalty in the US for many years. The main focus of this quiz is how it came into being.
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10 Q
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pollucci19
Oct 21 12
195 plays
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The Great Train Robbery
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"The Great Train Robbery" was a daring heist which occurred in the south of England in 1963. See how much you know, or what you maybe able to learn.
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Tough
10 Q
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nickdrew55
Mar 26 12
198 plays
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Death Becomes Them
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A brief examination of capital punishment in the United States.
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10 Q
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rockdoktor
Dec 29 07
1152 plays
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You're Tearing Me Apart!
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The term "tearing someone apart" has its origins in European torture methods. To be torn apart on the rack was a horrible way to die. What do you know about punishment and torture methods in history?
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10 Q
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dcpddc478
Oct 20 10
909 plays
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Imperfect Crimes
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Many criminals get caught as a result of seemingly minor or insignificant details. Here are a few examples.
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10 Q
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robert362
Sep 27 04
4308 plays
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Innocent Man
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A look at some miscarriages of justice throughout the ages.
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10 Q
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Christinap
Apr 02 10
1848 plays
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Don't Stop the Thieving
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Just a sampling of some of history's most famous thefts and robberies. Some of these crimes were solved, but sadly some were not.
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10 Q
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dcpddc478
Nov 02 11
2310 plays
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Executions in History
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Here's a gory subject for your entertainment and enlightenment: the history of executions all over the world.
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Difficult
10 Q
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bullymom
Mar 05 03
3321 plays
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Infamous Executions
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This quiz takes on a journey through the ages and asks questions about the not so good, the bad and the very bad. All of whom were sentenced to the death penalty. See how much you know about this motley brigade.
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10 Q
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nickdrew55
Jan 08 12
777 plays
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Chain Gangs in the USA
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Chain gang prison labor in the United States was once prominent. In the post Civil War South, chain gangs served to replace the labor base of slavery. Today, chain gangs are back, and as controversial as ever.
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10 Q
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xackery12
Jan 30 08
405 plays
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The Fascinating Electric Chair
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Nearly every American has heard of the notorious execution method, the Electric Chair. This riveting way of killing prisoners has always been a key topic for historians.
NOTE: This is my first quiz. Constructive criticism is appreciated.
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10 Q
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xxFregiltxx
Aug 14 09
501 plays
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Crime(s) of the 20th Century
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Many crimes have been called 'the crime of the (twentieth) century'. Here are some of them.
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10 Q
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robert362
Nov 03 01
4800 plays
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Going for the Gold
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Robberies fascinate us - until we are robbed ourselves. This is about some of the more famous - or infamous robberies in history.
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10 Q
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GillianO
Jul 31 11
342 plays
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A Snitch in Time
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Here is my offer you can't refuse. A quiz about some of the most famous criminals who became informants for law enforcement.
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10 Q
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dan180dan180
Feb 28 12
390 plays
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The St. Valentine's Day Massacre
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Everybody knows that the St. Valentine's Day Massacre is the most famous mass murder in the history of the United States. But how much do you really know about it?
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15 Q
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randa16
Feb 20 04
1326 plays
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