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Getting Out

Updated: April 8, 2008

By Sean Doorly

Over 2 million people are behind bars in America-- a world record for the most imprisoned citizens. From Alcatraz to Attica, get the facts on 10 famous U.S. prisons in our photo gallery. Then, take our quiz and test your knowledge of the American prison system.

Photo Gallery: Famous U.S. Prisons
Photo Gallery: Famous U.S. Prisons

See pictures and get the inside scoop on lockups from Sing Sing to Folsom Prison.
See the Pics
 
Quiz: Getting Out
Quiz: Getting Out

A true-or-false test about what it's really like to be in prison
Take the Quiz
 


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