As if capital punishment wasn’t already controversial enough, there’s more reason for outrage on both sides of the issue. The Constitution promises inmates freedom from “cruel and unusual punishment” — even when put to death. But Joseph Wood is an example of botched executions garnering media attention, and a lot of unanswered questions.
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There are countless movies, TV shows, books and more, about the zombie apocalypse. That's because it would never happen. The reality of what would happen after something catastrophic is way too grim for fiction. That's the basis of a new study, which used computer programs to simulate the aftermath of a nuclear war. As you might guess, it... Read More
The allure of Facebook has long been its unique ability to allow us to easily connect with people from our past. The best part? You can increase your relationship with people you actually like, but keep those you just sort of like in the distance. So it's easy to spark up a conversation with a friend you lost touch with, or to only... Read More
Oh hey, the Polar Vortex is back again, which means you're probably cursing the skies. There simply isn't anything fun about waking up to temperatures in the single digits, or having to walk to work facing a wind chill of negative 10. The Polar Vortex is not so gently reminding all of us that cold weather is the worst. Or is it? Some... Read More
