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How the Rules of War Work

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What are the basic rules of war? Learn what acts are considered war crimes in this HowStuffWorks article about the rules of war.

Are Elderly Criminals Punished Differently Than Younger Offenders?

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Judges usually can take age into consideration when sentencing an older person convicted of a crime. HowStuffWorks looks what the law says.

How U.S. Marshals Work

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The U.S. Marshals Service is the oldest law enforcement agency in the nation. Learn about famous U.S. Marshals and the duties and history of the U.S. Marshals.

All About WITSEC, aka the Witness Protection Program

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The Federal Witness Security Program protects crucial witnesses. How do you erase one identity and create a whole new one? Find out how the Witness Security Program "relocates" witnesses and their families.

Is there a torture manual?

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A torture manual that was used by al-Qaida to torture Iraqi nationals was discovered in May of 2007. Learn about the discovery of the torture manual.

Mary Edwards Walker: Civil War Surgeon and the Only Female Medal of Honor Recipient

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We'll be blunt: Mary Edwards deserves mad respect. She was a feminist and abolitionist; the first female Civil War surgeon in the U.S. Army; and a Civil War POW. Plus she wore pants!

Tear Drop Tattoo: What Does It Symbolize?

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Is a teardrop tattoo a sign of crime, loss, or something deeper? Discover its true meaning, symbolism, and cultural significance in this detailed guide.

12 Shocking Punishments For Minor Crimes

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Since the dawn of human civilization, rulers have had to devise punishments for unacceptable behavior. Sincere attempts were occasionally made to ensure that the punishment fit the crime, like the concept of an Eye for an Eye. By contrast, the word "Draconian," attributed to the ruler Draco of ancient Athens around 621 BC, is synonymous [...] The post 12 Shocking Punishments For Minor Crimes appeared first on Goliath.

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