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Executions Facts: France last used the guillotine for an execution in 1977. To put it in perspective, Star Wars was in theaters at the time.

The death penalty, or capital punishment, is one of those topics almost guaranteed to start an argument. But wherever you land on the issue, there's no denying that execution is both terrifying and fascinating.

Executions Facts: France last used the guillotine for an execution in 1977. To put it in perspective, Star Wars was in theaters at the time.