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treadwheels
In England and elsewhere, early versions of treadmills, known as treadwheels, were used as a form of punishment for prisoners. It’s very weird, but I’m fascinated by these early forms of punishment and the significance they represented in their cultures. … Continue reading
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supreme court rules child rapists cannot be executed
This is why I’m glad I’m not a lawmaker. I can see both sides of the issue. And I don’t know which one is right. The Supreme Court has ruled that child rapists cannot be executed. My knee-jerk reaction – … Continue reading
