Electric chair

: The term electric chair is sometimes used in publications by organizations of people with disabilities to mean "electric-powered wheelchair".

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Disabilities - Wheelchair

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The electric chair was a device commonly used for execution of convicted criminals during the 20th century in the USA. It was first used in the late 19th century. It was used by more than 25 states throughout the 20th century, acquiring nicknames such as Sizzlin' Sally, Old Smokey, Old Sparky, Yellow Mama, and Gruesome Gertie. To be put to death in an electric chair is colloquially known as "riding the lightning." Its continued use in the 21st century seems to be rapidly on the way out. The electric chair was also used, for a time, in the Philippines.

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Execution - 20th century - USA - 19th century - Sizzlin' Sally - Old Smokey - Old Sparky - Yellow Mama - Gruesome Gertie - 21st century - Philippines

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