8 Things Women Used to Be Banned From Doing
Women were once exempt from serving on juries for fear they might take it too easy on defendants.
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21 Things You May Not Know About the U.S. Constitution
How well do you really know the U.S. Constitution? Discover things you might not have realized about this influential document, like its dictator-friendly loophole.
The 10 Best States for Wildlife Protection
Where does your state rank when it comes to wildlife conservation?
The Best and Worst States for Workplace Culture, Mapped
Midwestern and northeastern states were most likely to have positive workplace cultures.
30 Famous People With Law Degrees
You might be surprised at what Fidel Castro, Francis Scott Key, and Henri Matisse have in common.
The 10 Most Expensive Dog Breeds to Own
The upfront costs aren’t the only factors to consider when purchasing a pet.
10 Hoax Definitions, Paper Towns, and Other Things That Don’t Exist
Facts become very easy to copyright when they aren’t true. Here are people, places, and things that exist only on paper, solely to thwart would-be info burglars.
6 Constitutional Amendments That Just Missed the Cut
Since 1789, Congress has sent 33 constitutional amendments to the states for ratification. Here’s the scoop on the six amendments that didn't make the grade.
How the World’s Only Feudal Lord Outclassed the Nazis to Save Her People
Dame Sibyl Hathaway protected her people with the unlikeliest of weapons: Feudal etiquette, old-world manners, and a dollop of classic snobbery.
Birkenstocks Are Officially Not Art, German Court Rules
The beloved sandal is a practical design, but it's not art. Not in Germany, anyway.
4 Bloody Family Feuds in American History
If you have a disagreement with your neighbor today, you might head to small-claims court. In 19th-century rural America, such disputes were often solved with the business end of a gun.
The Politician Who Sued God
In the world of politics, nobody is safe from a well-executed smear campaign.
Why the Letters Q, W, and X Were Once Illegal in Türkiye
Sometimes the letter of the law has tough things to say about, well, letters.
Who Owns the ‘Titanic’?
The complicated legal case involving salvage rights to the RMS ‘Titanic’ continues, 40 years after the famous shipwreck was rediscovered.
Scotland Has “No Intention” of Banning Cats, First Minister Confirms
The Scottish government won’t be rounding up people’s pets any time soon.
Ship vs. Boat: What’s the Difference?
You will instantly reveal yourself as a landlubber if you refer to a ship as a boat. Here’s how to tell the difference.
Elizabeth Freeman, the Formerly Enslaved Woman Who Successfully Sued for Her Freedom
The courts ruled that the newly passed Massachusetts Constitution guaranteed that Freeman was indeed a free woman.
Need an iPhone With TikTok Access? They’re Being Listed for Thousands on eBay
Those with TikTok withdrawal can get their fix. For a price.
‘Titanic’ Salvage Missions Placed on Indefinite Hold Thanks to Legal Issues
A blend of bureaucracy and saltwater is conspiring to keep any of the ship’s remaining secrets from being brought to the surface.
Has Every U.S. President Been Sworn in on a Bible?
The U.S. Constitution requires every president-elect to swear the Oath of Office—and that’s about it.
10 Works Entering the Public Domain in 2025
The 95-year limit on copyright is about to expire on some classic movies, books, and one cartoon sailor.
How the Classic Vampire Movie ‘Nosferatu’ Cheated Court-Ordered Death
‘Nosferatu’ was not the first vampire film, but it is (arguably) the oldest surviving one. Discover more about the legal battle that almost put this classic vampire flick in an early grave.
Can a Person Refuse a Presidential Pardon?
The U.S. Supreme Court has ruled in at least three cases on a person’s right to refuse a presidential pardon.
Was the First-Ever Social Security Number Really 001-01-0001?
In 1936, someone got bragging rights to having the lowest possible Social Security Number—but only after several others turned it down.
