Euthanasia Coaster – the roller coaster to die
The Euthanasia Coaster was born from a project of 2010. This particular attraction was conceived on paper by Lithuanian engineer
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Scaphism–the torture method
After the article about the mellified man, I could not help but talk about scaphism: an ancient Persian method of death
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The methods of execution by crucifixion
The crucifixion was a widely used method of execution in ancient times, and it is definitely one of the most
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Death by burning at the stake
When you think about thedeath by burning, the thought should go immediately to the witch hunts of the ‘500 and
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Necklacing, the rubber tire torture
Necklacing is a form of torture executed in modern times, born in the mid-80s in South Africa. Execution of the
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The garrote
The garrota was a machine used to inflict the death penalty, used mainly in Spain. It basically consisted in tightening
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Execution by elephant
The execution by elephant was a form of capital punishment used in South and Southeast Asian countries, such as India and
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Death by boiling
Death by boiling was a form of torture and capital punishment in use in various parts of the world. In
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The Guillotine
The guillotine was a method of execution and death penalty in force in various countries such as France, Italy, England,
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Lingchi – The death by a thousand cuts
China is famous for its tortures. The lingchi isn’t one of the most famous methods of execution, but it surely
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Hanged, drawn and quartered
Hanged, drawn and quartered describes a method of execution in force from 1351 to 1870 in England as a punishment
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The Torture of Brazen Bull
The torture of the brazen bull was invented by Perillos of Athens, and presented to Phalaris, the Tyrant of Akragas, as
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