The oldest recorded death sentence is contained in the Amherst papyri, dating to 1500 B.C., which listed Egyptian state trials. A teenaged male, convicted of "magic", was sentenced to kill himself by either poison or stabbing.
Oxford University once had rules that specifically forbade students from bringing bows and arrows to class.
In 1853 Illinois passed a law that required any black entering the state and staying more than ten days to pay a fine of $50. If he could not pay, the black could be sold into slavery for a period commensurate with the fine.
In ancient Babylonia, if a poorly-built home collapsed on the owner, killing him, the architect was executed. If the owner's son was killed in the house collapse, the architect's son was put to death. If the homeowner's wife or daughter was killed, the architect was merely fined.
From all levels of government, Americans get 150,000 new laws and 2 million new regulations every year.
Under Massachusetts' Stubborn Child Act of 1654, parents could put their "stubborn" children to death.
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