Crime & Law

The justice system seeks to bring order and stability to a world that, otherwise, would be in constant chaos.

But, as it turns out, there are actually quite a few contradictions and absurd laws that make a mockery of the entire system!

Here you’ll learn facts ranging from the most infamous criminals to the strangest laws from around the world.

10 Unsolved Mysteries That’ll Give You Goosebumps

Shash Wighton
Feb 11, 2023

In 1919, an infamous killer dubbed The Axeman told the newspapers he wouldn't kill anyone who was playing Jazz in their house.

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Facts about Jeffrey Dahmer

30 Bone-Chilling Facts About Jeffrey Dahmer

Aaron Lao
Jan 25, 2023

Jeffrey Dahmer was obsessed with Star Wars and wore yellow contact lenses to resemble the Return of the Jedi villain, the Emperor.

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Criminals who could still be out there

7 Criminals Who Could Still Be Out There Today

Jack De Graaf
Nov 18, 2021

Between 1971 and 1972, six black girls were murdered in D.C. by a man who dubbed himself The Freeway Phantom. He was never found.

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The Truth Behind Jack the Ripper

Who Was Jack the Ripper, Really?

Michelle Gabriel
Mar 17, 2021

People who study the true identity of Jack the Ripper are called "Ripperologists".

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Surprising Movies about True Crime

10 Shocking Movies Based on Real Crimes

Lizzie Robinson
Jan 25, 2023

Bonnie Parker and Clyde Barrow, along with their gang, plagued rural gas stations and small shops with a string of robberies.

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Amsterdam Eel Riots

The Weird History of the Amsterdam Eel Riots

Jack De Graaf
Mar 22, 2021

Amsterdam’s infamous Eel Riots led to the deaths of 26 people - and one eel.

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The State That Produces The Most Serial Killers

Which State Produces The Most Serial Killers?

Michelle Gabriel
Oct 20, 2022

In general, serial killings are extremely rare. Only 1% of murders in any given year are at the hands of serial killers.

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The Rise of Artificial Intelligence in Law

The Rise of Artificial Intelligence in Law Infographic

Luke Ward
Mar 17, 2021

Paralegal and junior lawyer tasks such as legal research are increasingly being undertaken by AI tools.

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Weirdest Driving Laws US

The Weirdest Driving Laws in the US Infographic

Luke Ward
Aug 25, 2022

Did you know that in California, you can get a ticket for driving too slow?

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Bizarre Country Laws

Bizarre Laws Around The World

Zoe Adams
Mar 17, 2021

Women in Greece are prohibited from wearing high heels & tall hats in the Olympic Stadium.

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Crazy State Laws

11 Crazy State Laws InfoGraphic

Luke Ward
Mar 27, 2020

There's a certain way you have to ride an elevator in New York. Doing so in a way they haven't mandated is technically illegal.

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The Greatest Prison Escapes Infographic

The Greatest Prison Escapes Infographic

Luke Ward
Mar 17, 2021

A whopping 3% of all incarcerated prisoners have managed to escape at some point or another.

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