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Is Lethal Injection Constitutional?

Watch this video that tries to answer the question - is lethal injection constitutional? Currently in the U.S., 37 states perform lethal injections which accounts for about 90% of all executions nationwide. See how the U.S. Supreme Court is hearing a case on the constitutionality of lethal injections, the first time it has examined an execution method since 1879, in this news video from Reuters.


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GlaxoSmithKline Sued By High School Kids (1:06)

Watch this video about how GlaxoSmithKline was sued based on the results of a school science project on HowStuffWorks. As part of a school assignment, New Zealand schoolgirls Anna Devathasan and Jenny Suo tested the vitamin C content of Ribena, a... More »

Toxic Waste Charges Dropped in Indonesia (1:22)

Watch this video about toxic waste and pollution on HowStuffWorks. The trial of the world's biggest gold mine pollution scandal has ended with all charges dropped. The case centered on the disposal of toxic waste which locals say poisoned water... More »

$54-Million Dollar Pants (0:52)

Watch this video about a judge suing a small dry cleaning company for $54-million dollars. Rob Pearson is suing Jin and Soo Chung, owners of his drycleaners, over a single pair of pants. Pearson says the drycleaners lost his pants two years ago and... More »

Understanding Lethal Injection (1:18)

Watch this Reuters video discussing the constitutionality of lethal injection and if it violates the 8th amendment. Learn from lawyers on both sides of the U.S. Supreme Court case about whether lethal injection should be banned.

Courts Hear Autism Cases (2:07)

Watch this video about Autism cases appearing in court. The U.S. Court of Federal Claims has set up a hearing on the issue of Autism. See how Autism cases work in this video from Reuters.

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Four thieves vinegar is a magical secret recipe purported to break any curse. Learn more about its mystical powers on The Science Channel's "Ten Ways to Lift a Curse."

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Travel to the cursed seaside town of Hastings, England and witness White Witch, Kevin Carlyon attempt to break the spell of Alistair Crowley on The Science Channel's "Ten Ways to Break a Curse."

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Will giving someone the evil eye really cause harm, or is it just an ancient superstition? The Science Channel's "Ten Ways to Lift a Curse," offers insight into the history and presumed power of the evil eye.