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Some countries impose hefty fines and even imprison tourists for unknowingly breaking these strict public behavior laws while abroad.

Every so often, Halloween celebrations can get a little out of hand. That's when the courts have to intervene, scaring everyone with summary judgments.

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.

It turns out there’s another, much less flashy shade that has a higher chance of getting flagged.

Weed and selfie sticks aren’t the only things that could earn you the boot from the happiest place on Earth.

Skamania County isn’t the only place to have outlawed the killing of undiscovered creatures—but why does anyone feel it’s necessary in the first place?

Legal eagles like adding “Esquire” to their letterhead. But does it actually carry any meaning?

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.

It doesn't matter if they're outdated or unreasonable: Some laws refuse to go away. Guess which wacky rules are still on the books.

Wearing your favorite old pair of camouflage shorts on a Caribbean cruise could put a real damper on your vacation.

A Labubu heist joins the long list of infamous toy-related crimes throughout history.

National park rules go beyond the general Leave No Trace guidelines. These surprising regulations cover everything from wildlife to waste.

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.

Injured and need help? Here's why you actually want a billboard lawyer—and why you really, really don't want a big settlement.

How a 24-year-old Tennessee teacher, a Bible-thumping prosecutor, and a chimpanzee found themselves at the center of the nation’s most contentious trial a century ago.