If you think you’re a rule follower, get ready for your world to be shaken. Chances are, you’ve broken at least one of the laws on this list. There are a lot of local and national laws that regulate everyday things most South Carolinians—and Americans as a whole—give little thought to. And, while you might…
The death penalty is a controversial issue in the United States. Polls suggest that most Americans support it, but a majority also worry about the way states carry it out. From concerns about the conditions death row inmates face to fears of wrongful executions, many North Dakotans harbor worries about the death penalty. Research by…
With the popularity of online shopping over the last two decades, porch pirates have become more of a threat to customers’ property. Whatever you’re ordering could end up in the hands of a thief who takes advantage of a package dropped off and left at your doorstep. The chances of your packages being stolen may…
While many Nevada residents agree that prisons serve a necessary purpose, countries differ significantly in what actions warrant imprisonment. According to World Population Review’s data on global incarceration rates, having a higher rate of imprisonment doesn’t necessarily correlate with increased safety. Measuring Incarceration Rates World Population Review used data from the World Prison Brief to…
Many of us juggle dozens of online accounts, and each one needs a password. Unfortunately, a recent analysis of leaked passwords by the company Red9 revealed that many Texans and other Americans across the U.S. use the same passwords, giving hackers an easy way in. Protecting your online accounts starts with avoiding the commonly used…
Regardless of your stance on convicted felons, there’s no denying that laws and policies can make it easier or harder for released felons to find jobs in Georgia. Zippia analyzed the following four factors to determine the worst states for felons seeking employment. The categories were as follows, with data used from The Sentencing Project:…
The United States has the second-largest prisoner population in the world, trailing only China. America also maintains the highest average incarceration rate globally, but there are big differences in the rates among individual states. World Population Review used data from the Bureau of Justice Statistics to determine which states have the highest imprisonment rates. The…
There has been a significant rise in car thefts throughout the United States in recent years. Your vehicle’s specific make and model greatly influence your risk of it being stolen. A recent study by The Zebra revealed that your location also plays a part, with some U.S. cities being home to a higher-than-average number of…
Between federal, state, and local laws, you’ll be hard-pressed to find an American who can tell you what is and isn’t legal in every jurisdiction. That’s why most Virginians and Americans across the U.S. use their general knowledge and common sense to avoid illegal activities. As it turns out, though, many of us are apt…
If you think you’re a rule follower, get ready for your world to be shaken. Chances are, you’ve broken at least one of the laws on this list. There are a lot of laws that regulate everyday things most Pennsylvanians—and Americans as a whole—give little thought to. And, while you might not end up in…
