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Dorothy's surviving dresses probably have dog drool on them.

How a Priest's Vow of Poverty Is Complicating a 'Wizard of Oz' Dress Auction

The dress, found in a shoebox in 2021, once belonged to a priest. Now lawyers are arguing over whether he ever owned it at all.

The integrity of McDonald's mozzarella sticks was once the subject of litigation.

Cheesegate: Why a Lawsuit Prompted McDonald's to Discontinue Its Mozzarella Sticks

The cheesy treats made their debut in 2016 but were quickly under fire for using "adulterated" mozzarella.

Why Are Cameras Allowed in Some Courtrooms and Not Others?

Allowing broadcast media into a courtroom has its pros and cons.

The Supreme Court isn't above making a typo.

Error in Judgment: The 100-Year-Old Supreme Court Typo That May Have Altered Judicial Decisions

The typo in a 1928 opinion may have inadvertently influenced an unknown number of decisions to follow.

Next year's spring forward could be our last ever.

The Senate Just Passed a Bill to Make Daylight Saving Time Permanent

The Senate has unanimously decided that the Daylight Saving Time system of falling back and springing forward just isn’t worth it.

McDonald's McFlurry Machines Are at the Center of a $900 Million McLawsuit

The temperamental ice cream machines at McDonald's have led to accusations of super-sized corporate espionage.

Team USA's Nathan Chen during his gold medal-winning free skate at the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics.

Do Olympic Figure Skaters Have to License the Music They Skate To?

Nathan Chen won gold against a backdrop of Elton John songs. But who shelled out for the music license?

Angela, Joshua, and the 18 Other Most Accident-Prone Names in America

One California law firm crunched the numbers on its personal injury claims and found that Joshuas made quite a few.

Martin Luther King, Jr. addresses a meeting in Chicago, Illinois, on May 27, 1966.

The Profound Effect Henry David Thoreau Had on Martin Luther King Jr.

Martin Luther King Jr.'s approach to resisting injustice came straight from the playbook of 19th-century writer Henry David Thoreau.

Bea Arthur once sought out Judge Judy to dispense justice.

6 Celebrities Who Have Appeared on Court Shows

Luminaries like Bea Arthur and Johnny Rotten have gone before TV judges to settle their small claims affairs. (Though not, unfortunately, against one another.)

The first Winnie the Pooh book is one of many classic works people can ruin beginning January 1.

Winnie-the-Pooh, Bambi, The Sun Also Rises, and Other Important Works Will Enter the Public Domain January 1

You want more 'Pride and Prejudice and Zombies'? Because this is how you get 'Pride and Prejudice and Zombies.'

New Zealand Plans to Permanently Ban Cigarette Sales to Its Future Generations

A new law proposed in New Zealand would make it illegal for anyone younger than 14 in the year 2027 to ever buy cigarettes, effectively outlawing them for everyone as the population ages.

Where vs. Whereas: When to Use Each One Correctly

One historical definition of ‘whereas’ is ‘preamble.’ But that’s probably not the one you’re looking for.

Pop Tort: A Disgruntled Consumer Is Suing Pop-Tarts Over a Lack of Strawberry Filling

The most important story you'll read this week: A strawberry-loving consumer is alleging Kellogg's is using red food dye and dried pears to make people believe their Pop-Tart contains more strawberry than it actually does.

New California Law Will Require Period Products to be Free In All Public Schools and Colleges Beginning in 2022

Starting in 2022, California's public colleges and schools grades six through 12 will be required to provide free pads and tampons to their students.

Your bread and your yoga mat might have something in common.

7 Everyday American Food Additives Banned in Other Countries

Red dye 40, olestra, and rbST all have the FDA’s stamp of approval. In other countries, they’re on the do-not-use list.

When Hundreds of Vampire-Hunting Children Invaded a Scottish Cemetery—And Helped Spur a Comic Book Ban

In September 1954, hundreds of armed children invaded a Glasgow graveyard to hunt a vampire—and inadvertently helped pass a comic book censorship law.

Preschoolers waiting to be vaccinated for smallpox outside their doctor's office.

Mandatory Vaccines for Schools Began in Boston Nearly 200 Years Ago

The prospect of COVID-19 vaccine mandates for schools has been ruffling some feathers lately. It’s not a new issue.

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Inside the Yellowstone National Park Jail and Justice Center

The sprawling Yellowstone National Park sees enough criminal activity to warrant its own jail facility, court, and judge. Sentences can include fines and even a lifetime ban from the premises.

Traffic Citation vs. Ticket: What's the Difference?

Getting a traffic ticket can be an expensive mistake. But is there a difference between a ticket and a citation? And what about a warning?

Ruth Bader Ginsburg during a Supreme Court photo shoot in 2006.

Notorious RBG: Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s Life and Work Will Be the Subject of a New Exhibition at the New-York Historical Society

‘Notorious RBG,’ the bestselling book, has inspired a traveling retrospective dedicated to Ruth Bader Ginsburg.

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9 Fascinating Facts About Oscar Wilde

'My own business bores me to death; I prefer other people's,' Oscar Wilde once said. Read on for more about this master wit, poet, and playwright.

The Company That Makes Those Always-Broken McFlurry Machines Just Got Smacked With a Restraining Order

A legal battle is currently raging over who gets to fix the perpetually broken McFlurry machines at McDonald's.

HIPAA gives patients rights, but some of them are misunderstood.

How HIPAA Works, Explained

The legislation prevents health care providers from disclosing medical information about patients, but the fine print is worth paying attention to.

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