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    Man Robbed a Bank to Receive Prison Healthcare
    In 2013, a homeless man from Oregon robbed a bank for $1, then casually sat down and waited for police to arrest him so he could receive healthcare in prison.
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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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    According to Gaming Law, casinos have to stock enough cash to cover all the chips on the 'floor'.
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    In 1386, a pig in France was executed by public hanging for the murder of a child.
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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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    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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    Native Americans do not have to pay tax on their land.
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    In 2013, the Netherlands scheduled 19 prisons to be closed due to a lack of criminals.
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