Since the Supreme Court's ban on capital punishment was reversed, states have sought a humane method of killing sentenced criminals. They settled on lethal injection, but is this quasi-medical means of killing as quick and painless as we think?

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Since the Supreme Court's ban on capital punishment was reversed, states have sought a humane method of killing sentenced criminals. They settled on lethal injection, but is this quasi-medical means of killing as quick and painless as we think? Learn more about your ad-choices at <a href="https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com">https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com</a>

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Since the Supreme Court's ban on capital punishment was reversed, states have sought a humane method of killing sentenced criminals.

SYSK Selects: Is lethal injection humane?

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Are there any cuddlier amphibious mammals than manatees in the heavyweight class? No, there aren’t. And what makes manatees even better is that their demeanor and approach to life exactly match how they appear - gentle, lazy, caring, and friend to all.

Are there any cuddlier amphibious mammals than manatees in the heavyweight class? No, there aren&rsquo;t. And what makes manatees even better is that their demeanor and approach to life exactly match how they appear - gentle, lazy, caring, and friend to all.

The World Needs More Manatees

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In 1919 one of the most bizarre disasters in history took place in Boston’s North End when a really fast, towering wave of molasses covered the neighborhood, killing people and animals in horrific ways and knocking buildings from their foundations.

In 1919 one of the most bizarre disasters in history took place in Boston&rsquo;s North End when a really fast, towering wave of molasses covered the neighborhood, killing people and animals in horrific ways and knocking buildings from their foundations.

Short Stuff: Boston Molasses Flood

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All Chuck knew of Zorro was from a couple of movies. So today the guys dive deeper on the legendary figure cutting so many Zs into so many things.

All Chuck knew of Zorro was from a couple of movies. So today the guys dive deeper on the legendary figure cutting so many Zs into so many things.

Zorro! That guy with the sword! 

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SYSK Selects: Is lethal injection humane?

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