LAW

Though it’s not often that the paranormal and legal intersect, the line between hauntings and hearings has occasionally been blurred. These five cases used “spectral evidence” to render verdicts.

From tragic factory fires to toxic food scandals, some safety laws we may take for granted today actually have some pretty unsettling backstories.

It’s hard to defend yourself when you’re dead.

If you’re not originally from Tennessee, tunnel honking can be a mystery. Here's why drivers do it.

That cordless curling iron or Magic 8 Ball could delay your vacation travel plans.

There’s a good reason your parents probably freaked out when they found out you took a little joy ride on someone’s Harley.

Cutting down on syllables is just one reason ‘cop’ became synonymous with ‘police officer.’

The soft vanilla or chocolate swirl, popularized by Dairy Queen and other franchises, just doesn’t meet strict government guidelines for ice cream. But it’s still delicious.

They haven’t been mandated by the EPA since 2012, but California has kept them around.

Preparedness matters before attending a demonstration. Here’s everything you need to know about how to stay safe during a protest, from what to bring to what your rights are, and more.

With privatized space travel growing, it's inevitable we'll one day find ourselves faced with a space murder. How would the law deal with it?

For centuries, an inanimate object or animal could be held responsible—and punished!—for committing a crime.