prisons
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Pistol Keys Were Once The Last Line Of Defence For Prison Guards
Long before prison guards started carrying tasers, tear gas and other non-lethal deterrents, they apparently relied on these cell door keys that also functioned as tiny one-shot pistols. They probably weren’t lethal, but there’s no doubt they packed enough of a punch to make an inmate very uncomfortable if they tried anything while a guard…
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The Pirate Bay’s Founders Are Going To A Prison That’s Better Than Your Life
Not just any prison — Swedish prison. After fighting copyright infringement charges for years, the three gents behind the world’s most notorious torrent site are headed to the slammer. Luckily, TPB lives, and Swedish prison is great!
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A Brief History Of Strange Prison Escape Tools
The recent Taliban prison escape was undeniably crafty. But especially noteworthy was the creation of the 320m tunnel without power tools, which would have been too noisy. Here are six other great escapes, and the gear that made them possible.