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The Bloody Origins of the Phrase 'Caught Red-Handed'

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There are plenty of examples of people being caught red-handed in real life. But what does it really mean?

60 Cheeky British Slang Words and Phrases

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British slang is known to contain some of the most colorful colloquialisms in the world, so queue up as we bandy about a few cheeky ones.

How the Word 'Hack' Became So Hacked

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The word "hack" has evolved so much over time that, instead of suggesting a shadowy criminal act, it means you've found the best way to do something.

Junko Furuta: Examining the Light Sentences of Her Killers

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Junko Furuta's tragic 1988 murder led to lenient sentences for her teenage assailants, sparking debate over Japan's juvenile justice system.

If I'm on a Cruise Ship, What Laws Do I Have To Adhere To?

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Cruise ship law is imprecise and crimes are difficult to prosecute. Learn about cruise ship law, cruise ship crime and the code of the high seas.

How Do Equity and Equality Differ?

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While the words "equality" and "equity" sound alike, the meanings are quite different. Here's what they stand for and why it matters.

What's the Science Behind Mood Rings?

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Mood rings were an extremely popular fad in the 1970s. How do they change color, and can they really tell your mood?

How Is a 19th-century Obscenity Law Being Used to Ban the Abortion Pill?

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The Comstock Act is suddenly in the public spotlight, and has become the newest weapon in the fight against legal abortion in the U.S.

Check Out the Human Library, Where the Books Are People

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There are no books at this library; instead you check out people. Why? To talk to them and help shatter the stereotypes that divide us.

If a U.S. President Goes to Prison, Does the Secret Service Go, Too?

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Now that former President Donald Trump has been indicted by the Justice Department, what happens to his Secret Service detail if he ends up in prison?