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How Does Death by Hanging Work?
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Death by hanging can be one of the fastest and most painless methods of execution. Read about death by hanging and find out how death by hanging works.
The 'Hanged, Drawn and Quartered' Execution Was Even Worse than You Think
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In addition to being hanged until "almost" dead, body parts were taken out and burned before the head was cut off. And we haven't got to the quartering yet.
Ridiculous History: Guy Fawkes and One Killer Marketing Campaign
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Guy Fawkes Day occurs every fifth of November. Time to learn about Fawkes and his everlasting place in history at HowStuffWorks Now.
The Mysterious Skeletons in Ben Franklin's Basement
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Human bones were found in the basement of Benjamin Franklin's London home. Lots of human bones. Was one of America's most venerated Founding Fathers a criminal of the worst kind?
How well do you know the film noir genre of the '50s and '60s?
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"This is Sunset Boulevard, Los Angeles, California. It's about 5 o'clock in the morning. That's the Homicide Squad, complete with detectives and newspapermen," begins Billy Wilder's "Sunset Boulevard." "Let's go back about six months and find the day when it all started." And let's find out how much you know about those dark, cynical streets. Oh, and be sure to keep the coffee hot.
5 Games You Can Play With Only Pen and Paper
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Games that you play with only pen and paper can be just as fun as modern, high-tech games. Learn about five fun games you play with pen and paper.
Can You Name These 1950s Movies?
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The 1950s is without a doubt one of the best decades in film. Let's see if your knowledge of classic films is a match for this ultimate test.
Can You Pass This Millennial Slang Test?
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Every generation comes up with its own slang to stick it to those who came before! Do you know what's "on fleek" or if anyone even says that anymore? Put your Millennial slang knowledge to the test with this quiz!
The Sarco Suicide Pod: Controversial or Compassionate?
Imagine the suicide booth on 'Futurama,' only real. Learn more about the Sarco suicide pod at HowStuffWorks.
Can You Pass This Basic British Geography Quiz?
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The geography of Britain is beautiful, vast and taken for granted. One learns about it as a child, but it is challenging to retain all of it as an adult. How well do you remember it? Could you pass a basic British geography quiz?