Rotary jails were like squirrel cages that were segmented into small "pie-shaped cells," were secured to the floor, and could be spun at will by the sheriff.

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This is true. Rotary jails were actual structures used in the 19th and early 20th centuries in the United States. They were designed to control large groups of prisoners with fewer guards, and the spinning motion was meant to disorient inmates and prevent escape attempts.

Rotary Jails Were Like Squirrel Cages That Were Segmented into Small