Law and Crime Facts

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    There’s a law in Canada called the “Apology Act” which prevents parties from using an apology as a statement of fault in court.
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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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    In 2015, Britain will ban smoking in cars carrying children.
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    Missing Plane
    Missing Plane
    In 2003, a Boeing 727-223 was stolen from an airport in Angola. Despite a worldwide search, it still has not been found.
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    In 2008, 500 truckloads of sand were stolen from a beach in Jamaica
    In 2008, a beach was stolen in Jamaica. The 500 truckloads of sand remain missing to this day.
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    In Japan, gambling is illegal. However, they circumvent the law by giving out prizes instead of cash, which the winner can then sell back to the establishment for cash.
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    The U.S. Government will not allow portraits of living persons to appear on stamps.
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    In 2013, the Netherlands scheduled 19 prisons to be closed due to a lack of criminals.
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