Anthony Greco, aged 18, became the first person arrested for spim (unsolicited instant messages) on February 21,2005.
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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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In 1770, the British Parliament passed a law condemning lipstick, stating that “women found guilty of seducing men into matrimony by a cosmetic means could be tried for witchcraft.”
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Bank robber John Dillinger played professional baseball.
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Organized crime is estimated to account for 10% of the United States' national income.
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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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The IRS employees tax manual has instructions for collecting taxes after a nuclear war.
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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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