Wednesday, 9 October 2013

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5 Most Terrifying devices of 20th century

1.Pillory:
                                      
It has been used for years and was publicly placed in a public square for public humiliation.criminals was pelted with everything from rotten food to stones that could cause death.the image is from newcastle county jail in delaware where it was used until 1907.







2.strappado equipment:

In this method victims arms are tied behind their back and then a rope is tied to their wrists and they are suspended in the air. suspending someone in this way can and often does dislocate the shoulders.









3.Branding Iron:
                    
Branding has benn a punishment for 100 of years and has benn used not just against men but against women too for crimes such as prostitution and make no mistake its use still continue to this day






4. Cat O' nine tails:
                                               
The infamous Cat O' nine tails is still used in countries today as judicial punishments.it is an effective and barbaric way to mete out punishment,all too often used,even with international law against it.







5.Finger nail torture device:
              
This cruel Method of torture involves the extraction of the victims nail,often by forcing pliers,forceps or for a tool built for the purpose under the nail