Law and Crime Facts

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    The 'v' in the name of a court case does not stand for 'versus', but for 'and' (in civil proceedings) or 'against' (in criminal proceedings).
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    There have been over 7,200 acts of terrorism against the US over the last 15 years.
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    Some British police cars carry a teddy bear to console children after an accident.
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    Nose prints can be used to identify dogs, just like humans use fingerprints!
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    In 2010, police in Belfast, Northern Ireland, used ice cream van music to calm angry teen rioters - and it worked!
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    Yakuza Aid
    Yakuza Aid
    During the 1995 and 2011 Japanese Earthquakes, the Yakuza provided aid such as food, water, blankets, and diapers, much faster than the Japanese government.
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    In the US, it is legal for women to be publicly topless in 33 states. Male toplessness became legal in 1936.
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    Organized crime is estimated to account for 10% of the United States' national income.
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