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Junko Furuta: Examining the Light Sentences of Her Killers

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Junko Furuta's tragic 1988 murder led to lenient sentences for her teenage assailants, sparking debate over Japan's juvenile justice system.

How the Hays Code Censored Early Hollywood

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The Hays Code was a set of rules that stifled the American film industry for more than three decades. Was it just legal censorship?

How Historic Districts Work

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Historic districts could protect you from your neighbor's bad taste. Find out how historic districts work and how your neighborhood could become one.

ADX Florence: America's Most Secure 'Supermax' Prison

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ADX Florence in Colorado, known as the 'Alcatraz of the Rockies,' houses the nation's most dangerous criminals under extreme security measures.

Can someone own the moon?

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Can someone own the moon? Learn all about real estate on the moon what it takes to get your own lunar property.

How Income Taxes Work

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If you've ever filled out a 1040, you know the U.S. tax system and the agency that keeps it going are complex and mystifying entities. Get the lowdown on this essential piece of the U.S. government.

10 Safest Countries in the World: 2024 Edition

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The world's population is constantly changing, growing and moving from place to place. However, certain governments provide better societal safety and social welfare for their citizens than others.

How the Euro Works

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As of January 1, 2002, the euro is the official monetary unit of 12 nations. Find out all about the euro, who's using it and the widespread effects of having a single European currency.

How Top 40 Radio Works

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If you grew up listening to Casey Kasem's Top 40, you probably waited with bated breath to find out which song made it to no. 1 that week. Well, the Top 40 is still around. Learn how a song makes it into that elite list.

How the U.S. Draft Works

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While the U.S. has no draft currently, it does require military registration via the Selective Service System. What does that mean and what would happen if a draft was reinstated?

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