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Why are some national contests invalid in certain states and other countries?
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Why are most national contests in the United States, void in Rhode Island? And what does "void where prohibited" mean? Also, why are these contests open only to U.S. (and sometimes Canadian) residents?
How to Clone a Phone For Data Backup
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Sometimes people can listen in to your phone transmission and tap into your phone ID. Learn how cell phones are cloned in this article.
How Land Trusts Work
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Land trusts have been used for both good and bad. Find out the pros and cons of land trusts at HowStuffWorks.
State Laws Still Allow Child Marriage in America
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Children as young as 10 are being married (or forced into marriage) in the United States. Learn more about the laws that allow it at HowStuffWorks.
Common-law Marriage and Divorce Differ by State
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The archaic practice of common-law marriage still exists in a handful of states. HowStuffWorks finds out more about common-law marriage.
How a State's Attorney Works
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A state's attorney has a lot of responsibilities. Visit HowStuffWorks to learn all about a state's attorney.
What Is Critical Race Theory Anyway?
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Critical race theory (CRT) is a hot button issue in the United States. School boards and state legislatures in seven states have banned it from being taught in the classroom. How did we get here and why is everyone freaking out?
What does not guilty by reason of insanity mean?
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What does it mean when a person is found not guilty of a crime by reason of insanity? How is this decided?
Are There Limits to Freedom of the Press in the U.S.?
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What is freedom of the press in the United States and what are the limits? HowStuffWorks looks at the law.
What is the definition of insanity?
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We often throw around the word "insanity" for acts that seem to have no rational explanation (like a teacher giving an insanely difficult test). Legally speaking, though, it's actually a narrow term that's very difficult to prove in court.